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playfulness Synonyms

Another word for playfulness

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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being lighthearted, fun-loving, and given to amusement or good-natured teasing.

Usage Example

"The puppy's energetic lightheartedness brought a smile to everyone in the room."

Strongest
lightheartedness
sportiveness
Strong
friskiness
frolicsomeness
mischievousness
whimsy
jocularity
levity
high spirits

Opposites of playfulness

The opposite of playfulness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

seriousness
solemnity
gravity
soberness
somberness
earnestness
staidness
dourness
See all opposites of playfulness

• Nearby Words

playfield
playful
playfully
playfulness
playgirl
playgoer
playground

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Playfulness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/playfulness
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