英语词汇“playfulness”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

not behaving or speaking seriously► flippant

not being serious about something that should be taken seriously, so that people think you do not care: · People ask me if I'm related to him, and my answer is usually a flippant "No, but I wish I were."· When asked what is wrong with the economy, analysts reply "Not enough money." This answer is not as flippant as it sounds.· Sorry if that sounded flippant or heartless - it wasn't meant to be.

► playful

actions or behaviour that are playful are not serious, but they are fun and friendly: · He gave me a playful slap on the shoulder.· She tried to sound playful but somehow the words came out the wrong way.

► facetious

making jokes or trying to be funny in a clever or unkind way that people think is annoying: · At the risk of sounding facetious, who really cares about what happens?· The speech saying drug users should be shot was clearly facetious, but it contained a serious point.

► tongue-in-cheek

a remark, statement etc that is tongue-in-cheek is intended as a joke but is said or written in a serious or sincere way: · His tongue-in-cheek articles are brilliantly funny and very political.· "This just shows you what a great coach I am," said Braden, tongue-in-cheek.

单词	playfulness
释义	playfulplay‧ful /ˈpleɪfəl/ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES a playful kitten a playful smile a playful song He gave me a playful slap on the shoulder. She tried to sound playful but somehow the words came out the wrong way. The Milk Board has produced a playful series of ads for milk. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Ballantyne snorted and looked over, his eyes a mystery yet nevertheless playful. His playing here is, as expected, note perfect, playful, but as elegant and swinging as ever. Rich syncopated sound, cool, playful. The seduction of study and playful analysis must not be allowed to overshadow genuine project objectives. The three of us worked together excellently, elated and playful. This gives some idea of the playful nature of otters. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatornot behaving or speaking seriously► flippant not being serious about something that should be taken seriously, so that people think you do not care: · People ask me if I'm related to him, and my answer is usually a flippant "No, but I wish I were."· When asked what is wrong with the economy, analysts reply "Not enough money." This answer is not as flippant as it sounds.· Sorry if that sounded flippant or heartless - it wasn't meant to be. ► playful actions or behaviour that are playful are not serious, but they are fun and friendly: · He gave me a playful slap on the shoulder.· She tried to sound playful but somehow the words came out the wrong way. ► facetious making jokes or trying to be funny in a clever or unkind way that people think is annoying: · At the risk of sounding facetious, who really cares about what happens?· The speech saying drug users should be shot was clearly facetious, but it contained a serious point. ► tongue-in-cheek a remark, statement etc that is tongue-in-cheek is intended as a joke but is said or written in a serious or sincere way: · His tongue-in-cheek articles are brilliantly funny and very political.· "This just shows you what a great coach I am," said Braden, tongue-in-cheek. Word family WORD FAMILYnounplayinterplayreplayplayerplayfulnessverbplayoutplayreplayadjectiveplayfulplayableadverbplayfully 1very active, happy, and wanting to have fun: a playful little dog Babies are playful and alert when they first wake up.2intended to be fun rather than serious, or showing that you are having fun: a playful kiss on the cheek—playfully adverb—playfulness noun [uncountable]
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