playful
play·ful / ˈplāfəl/ • adj. fond of games and amusement; lighthearted: a playful tomboy who loves to dress up. ∎ intended for one's own or others' amusement rather than seriously: he gave me a playful punch on the arm. ∎ giving or expressing pleasure and amusement: the ballet accents the playful use of movement.DERIVATIVES: play·ful·ly adv.play·ful·ness n.
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