General Synonyms:
* Fun-loving: Enjoying and seeking out fun and amusement.
* Jocular: Characterized by jesting or joking.
* Merry: Full of cheerfulness and lightheartedness.
* Whimsical: Characterized by a playful fancy or capriciousness.
* Frolicsome: Full of playful gaiety and movement.
* Sportive: Involving or characteristic of play or sport.
* Lighthearted: Carefree and cheerful.
* Amusing: Providing amusement or enjoyment.
* Jovial: Full of good humor and high spirits.
* Lively: Full of energy and spirit.
Synonyms emphasizing playfulness:
* Flippant: Lacking seriousness; frivolous.
* Giddy: Lightheaded and excited.
* Mischievous: Enjoying or given to mischief.
* Wagish: Playfully humorous or mischievous.
* Scampish: Like a playful or mischievous child.
* Waggish: Characterized by playful humor or teasing.
* Capricious: Impulsive and unpredictable.
Synonyms emphasizing a more gentle playfulness:
* Droll: Humorous in an odd or whimsical way.
* Charming: Pleasing and attractive.
* Innocent: Free from guilt or evil; naive.
* Delighted: Feeling or showing great pleasure.
* Cheerful: Happy and optimistic.
Synonyms emphasizing a more mischievous playfulness:
* Tricky: Inclined to play tricks on others.
* Impish: Playfully mischievous.
* Cunning: Skilled at deception or manipulation.
* Sly: Characterized by subtle deception or hidden motives.
Synonyms emphasizing a more playful use of language:
* Humorous: Funny or amusing.
* Witty: Characterized by clever and humorous use of language.
* Facetious: Treating serious issues with humor.
* Bantering: Exchanging lighthearted remarks.
The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the tone you wish to convey.