CEFR B1

playfully

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that is lighthearted, humorous, and intended for fun or amusement, often in a teasing or mischievous way.

Examples

She playfully nudged him with her elbow.
The children were playfully chasing each other around the garden.

Synonyms: jokingly, whimsically, mischievously, sportingly

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playfully (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪfəli/

Definition

In a manner that is lighthearted, humorous, and intended for fun or amusement, often in a teasing or mischievous way.

Examples

She playfully nudged him with her elbow.
The children were playfully chasing each other around the garden.
He made a playfully sarcastic comment about the weather.

How to Use playfully

playfully + verb (collocation): Describes an action done in a lighthearted or teasing manner. — "He playfully tapped her on the shoulder."
playfully + adjective (collocation): Describes a quality or state that is expressed in a lighthearted or teasing way. — "Her eyes twinkled with a playfully mischievous light."

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