adjective

1. Liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

   “Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life.”

2. Funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome.

   “A party hat is a playful conical hat people wear at parties.”

3. Fun, recreational, not serious.

   “A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence.”