Adjective
[[]][Full of energy][high spirits][and a desire to have fun or joke around.]
The puppy is very playful and loves to chase its own tail.
Adjective
[[]][Showing a lighthearted or humorous quality][often in a way that is not serious or intended to be offensive.]
She gave him a playful nudge to get his attention.
Adjective
[[]][Characterized by a spirit of play or imaginative experimentation][particularly in art][music][or design.]
The architect used a playful mix of bright colors and asymmetrical shapes in the building design.