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Definition of playfully adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

playfully

adverb
 
/ˈpleɪfəli/
 
/ˈpleɪfəli/
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  1. in a way that is full of fun and wanting to play
    • The puppy playfully pulled a bit of her dress.
  2. in a way that is made or done in fun; in a way that is not serious synonym light-heartedly
    • Maria playfully punched him in the chest.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryPlayfully is used with these verbs:
    • grin
    • growl
    • joke
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