playful

Adjective

• Fond of playing games and having fun; lighthearted and full of mirth.
• full of fun and high spirits
  • "playful children just let loose from school"

Adj

• liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
• funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome, frisky.
• fun, recreational, not serious.
• experimental.

Examples

• A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence.
• A party hat is a playful conical hat people wear at parties.
• Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life.
• Despite the serious competition, their Words With Friends match had a wonderfully playful atmosphere.
• He was a rather playful artist.
• John is a playful fellow.

Antonyms

unplayful