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play·ful

playful

 
pronunciation:
pleI fl
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part of speech: adjective
definition: If someone is in a playful mood, they are cheerful and feel like having fun. If an animal is playful, they have energy and seem to like to play.
Malik's dad is usually in a playful mood on the weekends, but he's always a little tired and serious when he comes home from work.Many people love kittens because they are so playful.
synonyms:
lively
derivations: playfully (adv.), playfulness (n.)
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