playful

Meanings

• adjective

  Given to laughing or joking; lighthearted and amusing.

  - "The children were playful and full of energy."
  - "The playful monkey entertained the crowd."
  - "Playful banter between friends can be enjoyable."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with playful
joyful , toysful , boyful

---

Variants

List of all variants of playful that leads to same result
playful , playfully , playfulness , playfulnesses

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Middle English playful, from play (verb) + -ful.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'playful' is often used to describe animals, especially cats and kittens.

2. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout is described as a playful and curious child.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. frolic: To engage in lively, often carefree and joyful activity, often outdoors.

2. whimsy: A quality or disposition that is marked by a fanciful, imaginative, and often humorous nature.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'playful' is often associated with childhood and carefree behavior. It can also be used to describe animals that exhibit playful behavior. In literature, the term 'playful' is used to describe characters who are lighthearted and amusing.

How to Memorize "playful"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a child laughing and playing in a park. Imagine the joy and excitement on their face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'playful' with the image of a monkey swinging from a tree and making playful faces.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Playful is like a joyful child' to help remember the meaning of the word.

---

Memorize "playful" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize playful is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.