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playful
/ˈpleɪfəl/
adjective
Liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
"Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life."
Funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome.
"A party hat is a playful conical hat people wear at parties."
Fun, recreational, not serious.
"A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence."
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