playful

play-ful · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Fond of games and amusement; full of fun and high spirits.

  2. 2.

    Intended for amusement rather than seriously; lighthearted.

Related words

Antonyms: grave, serious, solemn
See also: frisky, lighthearted, mischievous
Synonyms: frisky, lighthearted, mischievous

Etymology

From "play" + "-ful" (full of). First recorded in the 13th century.