Playful - translation, pronunciation and examples
playful
living beings pets adjective
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When to use playful
игривый щенок
игривый котёнок
игривый питомец
игривый и активный
игривое поведение
playful usage examples
Игривый щенок гонялся за своим хвостом, пока не устал.
The playful pup chased its tail until it got tired.
Игривый котёнок играет с ниткой.
A playful kitten bats at strings.
Similar words
direct synonym: light-hearted, fond of play and fun
energetic and full of life; less specifically playful, can describe behavior, events or performances
playful and full of frolic; literary/cheerful, often used in descriptive or poetic contexts
playfully mischievous, often with a cheeky or sly charm; implies a teasing, cunning quality
full of energy and springy movement; emphasizes physical bouncing or upbeat energy
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playful belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
playful synonyms
What's the difference between playful / lively / frolicsome / impish / bouncy / mischievous
direct synonym: light-hearted, fond of play and fun
The puppy is very playful with everyone.
Щенок очень игривый с каждым.
energetic and full of life; less specifically playful, can describe behavior, events or performances
She's a lively young dog who loves to run in the park.
Она живая молодая собака, которая любит бегать в парке.
playful and full of frolic; literary/cheerful, often used in descriptive or poetic contexts
The frolicsome lambs leapt across the meadow.
Резвые ягнята прыгали по лугу.
playfully mischievous, often with a cheeky or sly charm; implies a teasing, cunning quality
He gave an impish grin as he hid the surprise behind his back.
Он озорно улыбнулся, пряча сюрприз за спиной.
full of energy and springy movement; emphasizes physical bouncing or upbeat energy
The bouncy puppy couldn't stop jumping on everyone.
Прыгающий щенок не мог перестать прыгать на всех.
playful with a tendency to cause mild trouble; often used for children
The mischievous puppy hid my slipper under the couch.
Шаловливый щенок спрятал мою тапку под диван.
implies disobedience or rule-breaking, often used for children; can be mild or scolding
The naughty puppy chewed my shoes when I left them out.
Непослушный щенок погрыз мои туфли, когда я оставил их снаружи.
provoking or mock-playful; focuses on provoking a reaction rather than general playfulness
The puppy gave a teasing nip at my shoelace.
Щенок дразнил меня, покусывая шнурок от ботинка.
lively and energetic, often used for older people or to suggest vivacity rather than playful mischief
The sprightly terrier darted around the garden.
Живой терьер метался по саду.
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How to pronounce playful and what this word means
playful translation: игривый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce playful
/ˈpleɪfəl/
playful translation
игривый
playful examples
The playful pup chased its tail until it got tired.
playful transcription
/ˈpleɪfəl/, /ˈpleɪfəl/
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Questions about this word
playful meaning: what does it mean?
living beings pets adjective
playful pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
playful is pronounced as /ˈpleɪfəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
playful definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The playful pup chased its tail until it got tired. Translation: Игривый щенок гонялся за своим хвостом, пока не устал.
Is playful part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, playful (игривый) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is playful part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, playful (игривый) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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