phó từ
ham vui đùa, khôi hàivừa làm vừa vui đùa; không nghiêm túcDefinition of playfully
playfullyadverb
một cách vui tươi
/ˈpleɪfəli//ˈpleɪfəli/The word "playfully" has its roots in Old English. The prefix "play-" comes from the Old English word "plegan," which means "to play" or "to frolic." This verb is likely related to the Proto-Germanic word "*plegiz," which also meant "to dance" or "to leap about." The suffix "-fully" is a derivative of the Old English suffix "-ful," which is used to form adverbs indicating manner or quality, as in "quickly" or "happily." The word "playfully" has been in use since the 14th century and originally meant "in a playful manner" or "with playful intention." Over time, the meaning has expanded to include connotations of carefree, lighthearted, and even whimsical behavior. Today, "playfully" is used to describe a range of behaviors, from friendly teasing to creative and imaginative endeavors.
Summaryphó từ
ham vui đùa, khôi hài
vừa làm vừa vui đùa; không nghiêm túc
phó từham vui đùa, khôi hàivừa làm vừa vui đùa; không nghiêm túcnamespace
in a way that is full of fun and wanting to play
theo cách đầy thú vị và muốn chơi
Example:
- The puppy playfully pulled a bit of her dress.
Con chó tinh nghịch kéo váy cô một chút.
in a way that is made or done in fun; in a way that is not serious
theo cách được thực hiện hoặc làm một cách vui vẻ; theo cách không nghiêm túc
Example:
- Maria playfully punched him in the chest.
Maria đùa giỡn đấm vào ngực anh ta.
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