Definition of playful

playfuladjective

vui tươi

/ˈpleɪfl//ˈpleɪfl/

"Playful" traces its roots back to the Old English word "plega," meaning "play" or "game." This word evolved into "play" in Middle English, and by the 15th century, "playful" emerged as a descriptive term for something characterized by playfulness. The "-ful" suffix, meaning "full of," was added to "play" to create "playful," indicating an abundance of playful qualities. So, "playful" essentially means "full of play," signifying a lighthearted, enjoyable, and often mischievous nature.

namespace

full of fun; wanting to play

đầy niềm vui; muốn chơi

Example:
  • a playful puppy

    một chú chó con vui tươi

made or done in fun; not serious

được thực hiện hoặc thực hiện trong niềm vui; không nghiêm trọng

Example:
  • He gave her a playful punch on the arm.

    Anh tung cho cô một cú đấm tinh nghịch vào cánh tay.

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