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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