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

There is a heaviness and sorrow to that wise, ingenious goddess that obscured the character’s power and playfulness—a choice made by Nolan, no doubt to emphasize his dark themes. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 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

The playfulness comes in sometimes in just where the solos are placed. — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 July 2026

Even the album title feels Westerbergian in its snotty playfulness. — Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

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