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The puppy was playful after its nap.
What does Playful mean?
Playful means fun and full of friendly energy.
Dictionary definition
Full of fun, friendliness, or lighthearted energy.
Example sentences
Playful in a sentence
medium
Her playful joke made the group smile.
hard
The author used playful language to make the serious scene feel lighter.
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Playful means playful means fun and full of friendly energy.
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WordPlayful.
Partadjective.
MeaningPlayful means fun and full of friendly energy.
ExampleExample: The puppy was playful after its nap.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- play · ful
- Strongest beat
- play
- Ending
- ful
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on play.
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Word family
Playful word family
Base word
play
adjective
playful
Full of fun or lighthearted energy.
adverb
playfully
In a playful way.
noun
playfulness
The quality of being playful.
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Hint for students
Playful means fun and full of friendly energy.
Common mix-up
Playful is not the same as serious. Playful means playful means fun and full of friendly energy.
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Read this model sentence: Her playful joke made the group smile. Clue words: joke, made, group. Underline clue words that show why playful fits instead of serious. Now write one new sentence that shows playful without using the word playful. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show playful?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Her playful joke made the group smile." Why does playful fit better than serious?
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