Ludic vs. Playful — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Ludic and Playful
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Ludic
Of or relating to play or playfulness
"Fiction ... now makes [language] the center of its reflexive concern, and explodes in ludic, parodic, ironic forms" (Ihab Hassan).
Playful
Fond of games and amusement; light-hearted
A playful tomboy who loves to dress up
Ludic
Playful.
Playful
Full of fun and high spirits; frolicsome or sportive
A playful kitten.
Ludic
Of or pertaining to play or games.
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Playful
Humorous; jesting
"He meant to be conversationally playful but his voice had no tone" (Saul Bellow).
Playful
Liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life.
Playful
Funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome.
John is a playful fellow.
A party hat is a playful conical hat people wear at parties.
Playful
Fun, recreational, not serious.
A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence.
Playful
Experimental.
He was a rather playful artist.
Playful
Sportive; gamboling; frolicsome; indulging a sportive fancy; humorous; merry; as, a playful child; a playful writer.
Playful
Full of fun and high spirits;
Playful children sjust let loose from school
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