Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪfʊl, -f(ə)l/
adjective
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fond of games and amusement; light-hearted: a playful tomboy who loves to dress up
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intended for one’s own or others' amusement rather than seriously: he gave me a playful punch on the arm
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giving or expressing pleasure and amusement: the ballet accents the playful use of movement
