playfully

[US]/'pleifəli/
[UK]/ˈplefəlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a manner that is light-hearted and jokingly, as if engaging in play.

Example Sentences

She nudged him playfully in the ribs.

he cuffed him playfully on the ear.

When the Lakers honored that achievement during the next timeout, Derek Fisher playfully wrapped his friend in a mock bearhug as though they'd won the championship.

The children were playing playfully in the park.

The puppies chased each other playfully around the yard.

She nudged him playfully to get his attention.

The siblings teased each other playfully during dinner.

The cat batted at the toy playfully.

They playfully splashed each other in the pool.

The couple flirted playfully at the party.

The friends bantered playfully as they walked home.

He tickled her playfully until she couldn't stop laughing.

The comedian engaged with the audience playfully throughout the show.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now