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playfully | playful |

Playful is a derived term of playfully.



As an adverb playfully

is in a playful manner.

As an adjective playful is

liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

playfully

English

Adverb

(-)
  • In a playful manner.

    • playful

    English

    Alternative forms

    * playfull (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
    • Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life.
  • funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome.
    • John is a playful fellow.
    A party hat is a playful conical hat people wear at parties.
  • fun, recreational, not serious.
    • A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence.
  • experimental.
    • He was a rather playful artist.

    Derived terms

    * playfully * playfulness