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playfulness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fun, merriment |
| Type of | recreation, diversion |
playfulness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fun |
| Type of | frivolity, frivolousness |
| Has types | mischievousness, archness, pertness, puckishness, sauciness, sense of humor, sense of humour, sportiveness, whimsicality, perkiness, facetiousness, friskiness, frolicsomeness, humor, humour, impertinence, impishness |
her playfulness surprised me.
Examples of playfulness
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A distinguishing characteristic of Etruscan art turns out to be its playfulness.
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The playfulness of a gifted writer, however delicious to read, can have victims.
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It's all about finding a balance between heritage and hip, poise and playfulness.
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The Pancoaster by Konstantin Slawinski combines functionality with playfulness.
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Vivienne is about to lose a leg, but it's unlikely she'll lose her playfulness.
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Other design elements serve as a reminder of Barlow's playfulness and advocacy.
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There's a playfulness that seems just so right in Catherine Hardwicke's Twilight.
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For Bansen, this means knowing Rosie's playfulness from Donna's hotheadedness.
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Still, they are not averse to reverting to the playfulness of their earlier works.
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- Gaiety: a festive merry feeling
- A disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement; "her playfulness surprised me"; "he was fun to be with"
- Fun: activities that are enjoyable or amusing; "I do it for the fun of it"; "he is fun to have around"
- (playful) full of fun and high spirits; "playful children just let loose from school"
- (playfully) in a playful manner; "she loosened the half-hoop of diamonds on her left hand third finger and held it out to him playfully"
- (playful) liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive; funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome; fun, recreational, not serious; experimental
- Playing childishly with obvious, known or old information and ideas can produce something new and great. This is creativity. It is the engine of imagination and the keel of not just science and art, but all intelligence, problem solving and dealing with life in general. ...
- A playful lupine holds its tail high and wags it. The wolf may frolic and dance around, or bow by placing the front of its body down to the ground, while holding the rear high, sometimes wagged. This is reminiscent of the playful behavior demonstrated by domestic dogs.
