playful meaning

UK US /ˈpleɪfəl/ 2 syllables

playful (adjective): full of fun and high spirits.

Definition of playful

  1. full of fun and high spirits
    • playful children just let loose from school

    Opposite: unplayful

    Similar: coltish, devilish, elfin, arch, kittenish, ludic, mocking

    Related forms: playfulness

How to pronounce playful

playful is pronounced /ˈpleɪfəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with PL · words ending in UL · 7-letter words

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