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

Really, the challenge as an actor is forgetting all the playfulness, ambition and tone around it, or even the books and the research and just playing the truth of it. — Matt Minton, Variety, 10 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

The long-sleeve top had a round neckline, formfitting silhouette and ribbed fabric at the cuffs and hips for a touch of playfulness. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

But Barley’s playfulness began to reemerge in May 2024, when a 4-day-old Pekin duckling named Louie arrived, thanks to a Facebook post from an elementary school teacher looking to rehome two ducklings. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026