playfully

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière enjouée ou insouciante ». Décrit des actions accomplies avec gaieté, humour ou taquinerie, souvent sans but sérieux.

An adverb meaning "in a playful or lighthearted manner." It describes actions done with fun, humor, or teasing intent, often without serious purpose.

1. In a playful mannerB1informal

   In a way that is full of fun, lighthearted, or teasing.

   de manière enjouée

   • She playfully nudged him with her elbow.
   • The children playfully chased each other around the yard.
   • He playfully winked at her across the room.

   Synonymesfacetiouslyjokinglymerrilymischievouslysportivelyteasingly

   Antonymesgravelygrimlyseriouslysolemnlysternly

2. Not seriouslyB1informal

   In a manner that is not intended to be taken seriously.

   de manière enjouée, sans sérieux

   • He playfully suggested they should run away together.
   • She playfully criticized his cooking skills.
   • They playfully argued about which movie to watch.

   Synonymesfacetiouslyjokinglyteasingly

   Antonymesearnestlygravelyseriouslysternly