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ludic

adjective/ˈluːdɪk/

C2CEFR level
84/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

Showing spontaneous and undirected playfulness.

The artist's ludic approach filled the gallery with sculptures that seemed to be teasing the viewer.

Similar: playful, frolicsome, sportive

Origin: From French ludique, from Latin ludus play.

Topic: playfulness in General English

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