Synonyms for playful
ˈpleɪ fəlplay·ful

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1. playful

   Synonyms:
   lively, sportive, jocund, frolicsome, gay, vivacious, sprightly

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1. playfuladjective

   full of fun and high spirits

   "playful children just let loose from school"

   Antonyms:
   unplayful, sober, serious

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1. flirty

   Submitted by tracym.01144 on January 29, 2021  

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1. playfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   frolicsome, frisky, sportive, merry, jolly, mirthful, DAFT, gamesome, debonair, vivacious, lively, sprightly, full of play, full of fun

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1. playfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   sportive, frolicsome, prankish, jocular, sprightly, wanton

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1. List of paraphrases for "playful":

   mischievous, giddy, cheerful

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1. Stuart Price:

   In all 10 years since I've been photographing lions in Africa, yesterday afternoon was the first time I've ever pointed up to get the picture. This happened after a playful sub-adult male lion jumped into a tree less than five meters from our vehicle.

2. Gina DiNardo:

   This breed's playful, alert and smart temperament make it a popular choice for both current and potential dog owners.

3. Lina Wertmüller:

   I think I have two souls, one is playful, ironic, with a sense of humor. The other is in contact with the dramatic face of life and human problems around the world. The two natures live in me and never abandon me. My films might reflect this personality unconsciously.

4. Jim Sano:

   There's a good chance you'll be approached by a playful sea lion or a group of turtles that will happily swim alongside you.

5. Morgan Wallen:

   I was around some of my friends, and we just... we say dumb stuff together, and it was -- in our minds, it's playful... that sounds ignorant, but it -- that's really where it came from... and it's wrong.