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Answer for the clue "Lively high-spirited playfulness ", 14 letters:
frolicsomeness

Word definitions for frolicsomeness in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. lively high-spirited playfulness [syn: friskiness , sportiveness ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The quality of being frolicsome; playfulness.

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Frolicsome \Frol"ic*some\, a. Full of gayety and mirth; given to pranks; sportive. Old England, who takes a frolicsome brain fever once every two or three years, for the benefit of her doctors. --Sir W. Scott. -- Frol"ic*some*ly , adv. -- Frol"ic*some*ness ...

Usage examples of frolicsomeness.

His lithe figure, neat firm footing of the stag, swift intelligent expression, and his ready frolicsomeness, pleasant humour, cordial temper, and his Irishry, whereon he was at liberty to play, as on the emblem harp of the Isle, were soothing to think of.