playful in English
- playful⇄adv. playfully.
- playful⇄noun playfulness.
- playful⇄playful, adjective.
1. full of fun; fond of playing; frolicsome.
Ex. a playful puppy. The playful children just let loose from school (Oliver Goldsmith).
(SYN) sportive.
2. not serious; joking.
Ex. a playful remark.