Word Frequency
playfully (ˈpleɪfʊlɪ)
Definitions
adverb
- in a way that is intended to be funny rather than serious ⇒
She pushed him away playfully.
⇒It was Gerard who had playfully nicknamed Olav the Prince of Denmark.
⇒John laughed, then playfully slapped Steve across the shoulders.
- in a way that is full of high spirits ⇒
The children were romping playfully in the garden.
Example Sentences Including 'playfully'
'You fool, Jack,' Holly said, thumping him playfully in the stomach.PS, I LOVE YOU (2004)
Elizabeth hit him across the head playfully with the tea towel.PS, I LOVE YOU (2004)
Later she playfully parodied some dance moves and shook her behind at the crowd during Every Day is a Winding Road.Ottawa Sun (2003)
ON 31 January we playfully asked: "What does your beer mug hold, in joules?New Scientist (2004)
She sat down, motioning him to kneel close, and stroked his fat cheek playfully.Flashman and the Dragon
Teaming white pants with a white long-sleeved T-shirt with tiny squares of colour has a playfully sexy look.Edmonton Sun (2003)
Then he poked the Hippie --- twice --- very sharply, very playfully , very exactly in the centre of his ribs.BEHINDLINGS (2002)
They are not as big as Moby Dick, but they disported themselves playfully for our delight in the bay of Bohemia.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Yet he was sent off after Keane fell dramatically to the ground after Davies had playfully ruffled the teen prodigy's hair.Times, Sunday Times (2004)
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