Definition

The quality of being fun, lighthearted, and full of play.

Example

The child's playfulness made everyone around her smile.

Conversation

I love how your dog shows so much playfulness when he runs around.

Yeah, it really brightens up my day to see him so happy.

It’s great to have that kind of playfulness in our lives, isn’t it?

Absolutely! It reminds us to enjoy the little things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Playfulness → It is formed from "play" (from Old English *plegian*, meaning to engage in activity for enjoyment) and "-fulness" (meaning the state of being full of). The word "playfulness" means the state of being full of play or engaging in fun activities.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'full of play' — 'play' means to engage in enjoyable activities, and '-fulness' indicates a state of being. This helps you remember that playfulness is all about enjoying fun and games.

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