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The definition of playful is a lively and fun person or thing, or something said or done in a joking way.

(adjective)

An example of playful is a dog fetching a ball.
An example of playful is a satire.

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See playful in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

fond of play or fun; frisky
said or done in fun; jocular

Related Forms:

playfully adverb
playfulness noun

See playful in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Full of fun and high spirits; frolicsome or sportive: a playful kitten.
Humorous; jesting: “He meant to be conversationally playful but his voice had no tone” (Saul Bellow).

Related Forms:

playˈful·ly adverb

playˈful·ness noun

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