The meaning of PLAYFUL is full of play : frolicsome, sportive. How to use playful in a sentence.

He began a playful description, - long, but never tedious; alluring, yet without enthusiasm - a dreamy suggestion of refined delights and luxuries.

1. full of high spirits and fun: a playful kitten. 2. good-natured and humorous: a playful remark.

Definition of playful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A playful gesture or person is friendly or humorous. ...a playful kiss on the tip of his nose. ...a playful fight.

Jan 20, 2026 · playful (comparative playfuller or more playful, superlative playfullest or most playful) liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

PLAYFUL definition: full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome. See examples of playful used in a sentence.