as in mischief
a natural disposition for playful behavior
the playfulness of the kitten can be quite amusing
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Recent Examples of playfulness
Her rats' playfulness motivated her and eased feeling of loneliness, while her cats' soothing weight on her chest calmed her anxiety.
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Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The film is alive with stylistic playfulness.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Bold geometric motifs, warm earthy hues like ochre, avocado green, and deep browns, plus textured fabrics such as velvet, shag rugs, and macramé wall hangings all add a sense of playfulness and comfort.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Despite having just one tooth between them, their bond shines with affection and playfulness.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But dog owners overwhelmingly said that loyalty is the most desirable personality trait, followed by friendliness, playfulness, and cuddliness.
—Sarah Scanlan, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
With rich textures like burgundy abrasivato leather and cream crepe de chine, AW25 strikes a balance between elegance and playfulness.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
The ball feet add a sense of playfulness without looking overly abstract.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The film is alive with stylistic playfulness.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Bold geometric motifs, warm earthy hues like ochre, avocado green, and deep browns, plus textured fabrics such as velvet, shag rugs, and macramé wall hangings all add a sense of playfulness and comfort.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Despite having just one tooth between them, their bond shines with affection and playfulness.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But dog owners overwhelmingly said that loyalty is the most desirable personality trait, followed by friendliness, playfulness, and cuddliness.
—Sarah Scanlan, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
With rich textures like burgundy abrasivato leather and cream crepe de chine, AW25 strikes a balance between elegance and playfulness.
—Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
The ball feet add a sense of playfulness without looking overly abstract.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playfulness
Noun
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Wednesday, of course, is always up to some mischief, bringing Enid in with her.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Expecting dull days and strict rules, the boy instead stumbles into a world of delightful chaos and imagination – where outrageous stories are spun, and a world of wonder, memory, and mischief unfolds.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Soon, the America’s Got Talent stage descended into pure chaos, with Cowell and Mandel showcasing their innate mischievousness before the latter turned his attention toward his fellow judges.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Playfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playfulness. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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