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
Bubble skirts had their moment, but balloon pants bring the same sense of playfulness to any outfit.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Fun and playfulness definitely trumped the grind here.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Against that background, the show’s playfulness gave the clothes some tension.
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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.
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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!
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Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
But even in its messiest moments, OFF COURSE foregrounds a sense of playfulness that’s been largely snuffed out by the berserker attack of the Osees’ more recent records.
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Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
Her mom has documented her looks on Instagram, showing off her range and her playfulness (note her fake cast).
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Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Our version at Americana Kitchen brings together elegance and playfulness.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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
But even in its messiest moments, OFF COURSE foregrounds a sense of playfulness that’s been largely snuffed out by the berserker attack of the Osees’ more recent records.
—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
Her mom has documented her looks on Instagram, showing off her range and her playfulness (note her fake cast).
—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Our version at Americana Kitchen brings together elegance and playfulness.
—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playfulness
Noun
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Police arrested the pair on charges of burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, criminal tampering, possession of burglar's tools, disorderly conduct and other offenses.
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Both face multiple charges -- including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, violation of a local law, criminal tampering, disorderly conduct and possession of burglar's tools -- according to police.
Noun
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The tension latent in Jobim and Regina’s working relationship gives their rendition a mischievousness that’s sorely missed in the monotony of Art Garfunkel’s version, or the twee precision of Susannah McCorkle’s.
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Social media users can’t get enough of Chico’s antics, as many lauded his mischievousness.
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“Playfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playfulness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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