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playful in Italian

playful in Italian is allegro, scherzoso, giocherellone — playful means fond of play; lighthearted and full of fun, like a young animal or child.

playful in Italian

allegro
adj
scherzoso
adj
giocherellone
adj
liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
giocondo
adj
liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
buffo
adj
funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome, frisky.
divertente
adj
funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome, frisky.
ludico
adj
fun, recreational, not serious.

What does "playful" mean?

  1. adj Fond of play; lighthearted and full of fun, like a young animal or child.
    "The puppy gave her a playful nudge with its nose."
  2. adj Not meant seriously; done in a joking or teasing spirit.
    "She gave him a playful jab about his terrible cooking."
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playful in a sentence

  • The puppy gave her a playful nudge with its nose.
  • He has a playful sense of humour that puts everyone at ease.
  • She gave him a playful jab about his terrible cooking.

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What is "playful" in Italian?

"playful" in Italian is allegro, scherzoso, giocherellone. playful means: Fond of play; lighthearted and full of fun, like a young animal or child.

How do you use "playful" in a sentence?

Example: "The puppy gave her a playful nudge with its nose." In Italian, "playful" is allegro, scherzoso, giocherellone.

Are there other ways to say "playful" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 7 translations listed for "playful": allegro, scherzoso, giocherellone, giocondo, buffo, divertente.

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