as in amusing
given to good-natured joking or teasing
the little girl was lighthearted and playful
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Recent Examples of playful
Although her sister was 12 years older, Jeanie's playful spirit made an impression on Cindy growing up.
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Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 17 May 2025
Home to some of our favorite bedding and bath towels, Brooklinen offers this sheet set, which comes in playful patterns and interesting colors like basil green and a subtle gray and white stripe.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
The brown leather exterior means it can be dressed up with office clothes while its size and woven design are playful enough to work with casual looks like Birkenstocks, a tee, and loose jeans.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 2 May 2025
When a curious 6-year-old met a playful dolphin, their precious connection created pure magic.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 17 May 2025
Home to some of our favorite bedding and bath towels, Brooklinen offers this sheet set, which comes in playful patterns and interesting colors like basil green and a subtle gray and white stripe.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
The brown leather exterior means it can be dressed up with office clothes while its size and woven design are playful enough to work with casual looks like Birkenstocks, a tee, and loose jeans.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 2 May 2025
When a curious 6-year-old met a playful dolphin, their precious connection created pure magic.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for playful
Adjective
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Although the result is certainly amusing, the Darth Vader creation has also been spotted making some potentially controversial comments using Jones’ voice.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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The sketch has a great ending stinger and is very amusing throughout.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Sure there might be a mischievous mouse-deer stealing fruit from an orangutan, but once the mystery is solved, the two animals comprise on how to share—no harm or conflict intended.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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Two decades on, Stitch ranks among Disney’s most ubiquitous characters — especially from a merchandising perspective, as that mischievous mug of his can be seen on backpacks, plush toys, T-shirts and, well, mugs of all sizes.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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That being said, the evening was certainly entertaining, with musical performances by Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoati and Paramount School of the Arts.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Photo : Zach Brown/Atlas Imagery A brick patio off the rear of the house is ideal for alfresco entertaining.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Insects, much like their human counterparts, are more lively in the spring and summer when the weather is warmer.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Book Club with the Rancho Santa Fe Librarians Wednesday, May 28, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Join us for a lively discussion at the Senior Center of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Not so merry Mary Nothing was ever easy for Mary this season.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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Paul Kent and his merry musical men will be live from 7-9 p.m., Los Gatos Coffee Company, 101 W. Main St., Los Gatos.—
Jake Richardson,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In one, Donald wears a Pride shirt and a goofy grin outside of the Airport Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2025
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At first, Austin either doesn't notice or doesn't care how maladroit Craig is, and that challenges us to see him in a similar light, as a sweet but goofy guy who just doesn't know how to buy pants that fit right.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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That motion can help build strength that translates over to tons of daily tasks, like walking an energetic dog or opening a heavy door, to name a few.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
12 May 2025
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The collection combines breathable, comfortable fabrics with a bold, energetic color palette—perfect for those constantly on the go.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Light, frisky, sparky, acidic aromas of a lovely matrix of mandarins and honey, butterscotch and butter.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Any hope of the U.S. team making the final in San Francisco after glimmers of a good performance — like being in third place during the final race — evaporated as the crew struggled to maintain stable flight on its frisky F50 boat.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playful. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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