Sportive (adjective)

1. Having a playful or frolicsome manner, being playful, or fond of play and games.
2. Playful, frolicsome, or fond of play and games.

Origin:

The word "sportive" comes from the middle english word "sportif" meaning "engaged in sport or games", it refers to having a playful or frolicsome manner, being playful, or fond of play and games.

Examples:

1. The young girl had a sportive attitude towards the game.
2. The playful kitten was sportive in nature.
3. His sportive behaviour made everyone feel comfortable.
4. The dog's sportive tail-wagging showed his excitement.
5. He showed a sportive attitude towards the situation.