adjective
1.
given to or characterized by play, jests, or tricks
in a playful mood
Synonyms: antic, coltish, elvish, frisky, frolicsome, gamesome, impish, kittenish, larkish, ||mischiefful, mischievous, pixie, pixieish, pixilated, prankful, prankish, pranky, puckish, roguish, sportive, waggish, wicked
Related Word: gay, lighthearted, whimsical; dashing, larking, lively, sprightly; blithe, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry; gleeful, hilarious, mirthful
Idioms: as playful as a kitten ( or colt), feeling one's oats
Contrasted words: grim, stern, stolid; grave, serious
2.
Synonyms: antic 2, frolicsome, rollicking, sprightly