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
• devilment
• prankishness
• 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

Retro Entertaining Features Bring an element of playfulness outdoors with retro entertaining features like bar carts, lawn games, or even a back porch bar. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Rowland’s sense of playfulness is also more evident in the artwork chosen for the space (subjects include a spa bathrobe in the common area and a weenie roast above the coffee condiments). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Leo also reconnects us with our inner child, reminding adults to have more fun and embrace playfulness. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Bubble skirts had their moment, but balloon pants bring the same sense of playfulness to any outfit. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 June 2026

Fun and playfulness definitely trumped the grind here. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

Against that background, the show’s playfulness gave the clothes some tension. — ABC News, 24 June 2026

To commemorate the grand opening, Butter Baby has released Blind Box Series 1, featuring seven collectible characters in different outfits and moods that capture the playfulness of the viral character. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

Invite some playfulness and whimsy into your wardrobe with pieces that spark inspiration for you—and bonus points for items like this bag that can also serve double duty and hold your essentials! — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026