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Playful

/plˈeɪfəl/
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(adj) liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

The dolphin is an intelligent and playful creature.
She laughed and gave me a playful shove.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The puppy was energetic and ____, chasing its tail and jumping on everyone it met.

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