Playful

Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪfəl/

Definitions of playful

adjective describing someone or something that is full of fun and playfulness

Example Sentences

A1 The children were very playful at the park.

A2 The puppy had a playful attitude towards the new toy.

B1 The playful banter between the friends made the evening enjoyable.

B2 The comedian's playful jokes had the audience in stitches.

C1 The artist's playful use of colors created a vibrant and dynamic painting.

C2 The director's playful approach to storytelling added depth to the film.

Examples of playful in a Sentence

formal The children engaged in a playful game of tag during recess.

informal She has a playful personality and is always joking around with her friends.

slang The puppy was so cute and playful, it was bouncing around like crazy.

figurative The artist used playful colors and shapes to create a whimsical masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of playful

• past tense: played
• plural: playfuls
• comparative: more playful
• superlative: most playful
• present tense: play
• future tense: will play
• perfect tense: have played
• continuous tense: is playing
• singular: playful
• positive degree: playful
• infinitive: to play
• gerund: playing
• participle: played

Origin and Evolution of playful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'playful' originated from the Middle English word 'pleyful' which was derived from the Old English word 'plega' meaning 'a game or sport'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'playful' has retained its original meaning of being full of play or fun, but has also expanded to describe someone who is lighthearted, mischievous, or energetic.