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playfulness

/ˈpleɪflnəs/noun

उच्चारण प्लेफ़्ल्नस

चंचलता, खिलंदड़ापन

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the quality of being full of fun and wanting to play

    चंचलता, खिलंदड़ापन

    • the playfulness of a young puppy
    • The children's playfulness filled the house with noise.
    • The kitten's playfulness amused everybody in the room.
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    • Her playfulness made her popular with younger children.
    • He lost none of his playfulness as he grew older.

    Synonyms liveliness friskiness mischief

  2. 2

    [U]

    the quality of being light-hearted and not serious

    विनोदप्रियता, हल्का-फुल्का मज़ाकिया अंदाज़

    • There was a playfulness in her poems that readers loved.
    • The playfulness of the puppy cheered up the whole household.
    • The advertisement is full of playfulness and humour.
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    • A hint of playfulness lightened the serious speech.
    • His playfulness with words made the lecture enjoyable.

    Synonyms humour light-heartedness

    Opposite seriousness solemnity

◇Word family
playful adjectiveplayfully adverb