diversion vs playfulness

playfulness vs diversion

diversion and playfulness both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
diversion	Yes	No	No	No
playfulness	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, playfulness is a hyponym of diversion; that is, playfulness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than diversion:

diversion: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
playfulness: activities that are enjoyable or amusing

Other hyponyms of diversion include antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on, trick, bathing, celebration, festivity, dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore, amusement, entertainment, escapade, lark, escape, escapism, eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy, fun, merriment, gambling, gaming, play, game, jest, jocularity, joke, night life, nightlife, interest, pastime, pursuit, child's play, play, caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp, athletics, sport.

diversion (noun)	playfulness (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	activities that are enjoyable or amusing
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)	a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack	a festive merry feeling

Difference between diversion and playfulness

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