playful

adjective12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 5.8

describes the nature of a cat that likes to play

behaving in a way that is light-hearted and not serious

a temporary state of feeling cheerful and inclined to play

a wide smile that shows you are feeling happy and playful

a quality in the voice that expresses a light-hearted or teasing nature

silly or amusing behavior that is not serious

a slight, often knowing or mischievous smile

closing one eye briefly as a playful signal

a brief flash of light in the eyes indicating a playful mood

a light hit with an open hand, done in a non-serious, friendly way

a light push intended to be friendly or teasing

a sweeping blow or motion, often made by an animal, that is not intended to cause harm