Puckish and Sedate

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Puckish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.

Usage example: he takes a puckish delight in teasing her about her love life, or lack thereof

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Sedate is an antonym for puckish.

Nearby Word: puck

Sedate adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

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Puckish is an antonym for sedate.

Nearby Words: sedative, sedated, sedately, sedating, sedation

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