playfulness
playfulnesses
Playfulness is the quality of being fun and lively. Your puppy's playfulness is what makes her so cute, but it can also be a little bit exhausting.
A favorite babysitter might be loved for her playfulness, especially if she's an enthusiastic participant in all kinds of games. In general, kids are known for their playfulness, although plenty of serious adults let their own playfulness come out in certain situations, like parties and holidays and during spirited games of Charades. The adjective playful led to the noun playfulness, and both words have the sense of "full of play."
Definitions of playfulness
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a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement“her playfulness surprised me”
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synonyms:
fun
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facetiousness
playful humor
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archness, impertinence, perkiness, pertness, sauciness
inappropriate playfulness
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friskiness, frolicsomeness, sportiveness
lively high-spirited playfulness
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impishness, mischievousness, puckishness, whimsicality
the trait of behaving like an imp
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humor, humour, sense of humor, sense of humour
the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous
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frivolity, frivolousness
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
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a festive merry feeling
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activities that are enjoyable or amusing
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diversion, recreation
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
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diversion, recreation
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