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sportiveness

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spor·tive  (spôrtv, spr-)
adj.
1. Playful; frolicsome.
2. Relating to or interested in sports.
3. Archaic Amorous or wanton.
sportive·ly adv.
sportive·ness n.
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Noun1.sportiveness - lively high-spirited playfulness
friskiness, frolicsomeness
playfulness, fun - a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement; "her playfulness surprised me"; "he was fun to be with"


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In the mere exercise of the fancy, however, and the sportiveness of a growing mind, there might be a little more than was observable in other children of bright faculties; except as Pearl, in the dearth of human playmates, was thrown more upon the visionary throng which she created.
The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
At this time a slight sleep relieved me from the pain of reflection, which was disturbed by the approach of a beautiful child, who came running into the recess I had chosen, with all the sportiveness of infancy.
Frankenstein by Shelley, Mary View in context
This playful inquiry was accompanied with another poke, and another, and then the old lord caught the parasol, and wouldn't give it up again, which induced the other lady to come to the rescue, and some very pretty sportiveness ensued.
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Dickens, Charles View in context
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