playful
gb/plˈeɪfəl/ us/plˈeɪfəl/
B1
Angličtina
~ 9400
Významy
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adjective
B1
property
1
liking to play and have fun
Liking to play, joke, or have fun in a happy way.
Vzorec užití:
a playful [child/animal/person]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "playful" with "playable". "Playful" describes a person, animal, or behavior that likes fun and games. "Playable" describes something that can be played, like a song or a video game. Learners may also use "playful" when they mean "flirty"; while playful behavior can be flirty, "playful" itself is more general and focuses on fun, not romance.
Synonyma
fun-loving (Emphasizes enjoying fun and entertainment, often socially, and may sound slightly more adult than playful.)
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frisky (Often used for animals; suggests high physical energy and movement rather than joking.)
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lively (Focuses on energy and activity in general, not specifically on playing or joking.)
Antonyma
serious (Focuses on being focused and not interested in games or jokes.)
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solemn (Suggests very serious, almost grave behavior, the opposite of light-hearted playfulness.)
Kolokace
playful puppy
|playful child
|playful kitten
|playful mood
|playful personality
|be playful
Témata
daily life
|emotions
|personality
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The children were playful in the park, chasing each other around the swings.
- Our dog gets very playful in the evenings and brings us all his toys.
- She has a playful personality that makes people feel relaxed around her.
- I’m not in a playful mood today; I just want to rest.
- He gave her a playful shove and laughed.
Učební příklady
- The puppy is very playful and runs all day.
- My little brother is playful and likes to joke.
- Today the students are playful because it is the last day of school.
- She is playful with her friends but quiet in class.
- The cat becomes playful when you move the string.
unknown
B2
property
2
light and humorous in style
Not serious in style or tone; light and fun, often with soft jokes or imagination.
Vzorec užití:
a playful [remark/tone/smile/design]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse "playful" with "ridiculous" or "silly". "Playful" is usually positive and gentle, while "ridiculous" can sound negative or critical. They may also think "playful" means the speaker does not care; in fact, you can be playful and still care about the topic.
Synonyma
lighthearted (Stresses the relaxed, happy feeling; does not always include a sense of play or joking.)
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whimsical (Suggests imaginative, unusual, or fanciful playfulness, especially in art or design.)
Antonyma
serious (Describes language or style that is formal, important, or not meant as a joke.)
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earnest (Emphasizes sincere, serious intention without joking or lightness.)
Kolokace
playful banter
|playful remark
|playful tone
|playful joke
|playful smile
|playful design
Témata
communication
|art
|relationships
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The article has a playful tone, even though it discusses a serious topic.
- They exchanged playful banter during the meeting, keeping the atmosphere relaxed.
- Her email was full of playful remarks that made everyone smile.
- The architect chose playful shapes and bright colors for the new playground.
- He gave her a playful smile to show he was only joking.
Učební příklady
- They had playful talk during dinner, so everyone laughed.
- He made a playful joke about his own cooking.
- Her message was playful, not angry.
- The movie has a playful style and many funny moments.
- The teacher used a playful tone to make the lesson more fun.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
playful
IPA
GB/plˈeɪfəl/
US/plˈeɪfəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
play - ful (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (play)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: playful
Příbuzná slova
Related words
Advanced or less common
replay
verb
Výrazy
a playful smile
1/ə plˈeɪfəl smˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
smile showing light-hearted joking
A smile that shows you are joking or being fun, not serious or angry.
Příklady
- He gave her a playful smile before making his joke.
- She answered his question with a playful smile and no words.
a playful tone
1/ə plˈeɪfəl tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
light, joking way of speaking
A way of speaking that sounds light, fun, and not very serious.
Příklady
- He used a playful tone to calm the nervous children.
- Her message had a playful tone, so I knew she was joking.
in a playful mood
1/ˈɪn ə plˈeɪfəl mˈud/
fixed phrase
feeling like playing or joking
Feeling like you want to play, joke, or have fun at that time.
Příklady
- She was in a playful mood and kept teasing her brother.
- When he is in a playful mood, he tells lots of funny stories.
playful banter
1/plˈeɪfəl bˈæntɚ/
fixed phrase
friendly, light joking talk
Friendly, relaxed talk where people make small jokes with each other.
Příklady
- There was a lot of playful banter between the hosts during the show.
- Their playful banter made the long train ride feel much shorter.