Definition of PLAYFUL

playful

Meanings

Adjective

  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English pleiful, equivalent to play + -ful.

Antonyms

unplayful

Scrabble Score: 15

playful is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
playful is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
playful is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

playful is a valid Words With Friends word