The difference between Playful and Whimsical
When used as adjectives, playful means liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten, whereas whimsical means given to whimsy.
check bellow for the other definitions of Playful and Whimsical
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Playful as an adjective:
liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
Examples:
"Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life."
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Playful as an adjective:
funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome.
Examples:
"John is a playful fellow."
"A party hat is a playful conical hat people wear at parties."
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Playful as an adjective:
fun, recreational, not serious.
Examples:
"A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence."
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Playful as an adjective:
experimental.
Examples:
"He was a rather playful artist."
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Whimsical as an adjective:
Given to whimsy