playfulness
nounUK /ˈpleɪ.fəl.nəs/
US /ˈpleɪ.fəl.nəs/
Playfulness is the feeling of wanting to have fun and be silly.
The puppy's playfulness made everyone in the room smile.
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2. The quality of being lighthearted and not serious.
Her playfulness helped ease the tension during the meeting.
3. A tendency to joke or tease in a friendly way.
His playfulness with his little sister always made her giggle.
4. The lively, active behavior of an animal at play.
The kittens' playfulness kept them chasing each other all afternoon.