Synonyms of playfulness

playfulness

noun

as in mischief

a natural disposition for playful behavior

the playfulness of the kitten can be quite amusing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mischief
• sportfulness
• mischievousness
• friskiness
• sportiveness
• impishness
• prankishness
• devilment
• energy
• archness
• coltishness
• tricksiness
• coyness
• espièglerie
• larkiness
• roguishness
• vivacity
• rascality
• liveliness
• lightheartedness
• whimsicality
• vivaciousness
• devilishness
• frivolousness
• spiritedness
• sprightliness
• spunkiness
• devilry
• jocularity
• hob
• mirthfulness
• waggery
• knavery
• kittenishness
• gaiety
• diabolicalness
• jocundity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• earnestness
• seriousness
• soberness
• solemnity
• sternness
• grimness
• graveness
• stuffiness
• restraint
• solemnness
• sobersidedness
• priggishness
• starchiness
• constraint
• self-control
• serious-mindedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of playfulness

Lightening the darkness of the story in the early scenes are the playfulness, banter and sexiness Lou and James. — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Gemini May 21 – June 20 Deep feelings meet a spark of playfulness. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2026

Such playfulness online can make a business — particularly a smaller one — appear more relatable to younger audiences. — David MacK, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Affection, physical touch, flirting and playfulness become less frequent, replaced by stress, conflict and growing resentment. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Their collection confidently showcases sleek party dresses with an ’80s flair, exuding valor and playfulness. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

But these scenes are filmed with such playfulness that the shock value is completely dissipated. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026

The strawberry decals on both fingertips add an extra touch of playfulness to this already unique design. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 30 July 2026

But these days, with fewer businesses along the road, much of the art reads as a simpler expression of playfulness, of whimsy. — New York Times, 28 July 2026