Basic

playful

/ˈpleɪfəl/

play · ful ˈpleɪ · fəl

English Definition

adj. full of fun and high spirits

中文释义

爱玩的，顽皮的

Significado en Español

juguetón, travieso

한국어 뜻

장난기 있는, 장난치는

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

tinh nghịch, hay đùa

Example Sentence

The puppy has a playful nature.

这只小狗天性爱玩。

Synonyms

fun-loving lighthearted mischievous

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “playful”:

A frisky
B serious
C solemn
D grave

Show answer

A — frisky. “playful” means adj. full of fun and high spirits

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ kitten happily chased the ball of yarn all around the room.

A serious
B playful
C grumpy
D dull

Show answer

B — playful. “playful” means adj. full of fun and high spirits

Common questions about “playful”

What does “playful” mean?

playful — adj. full of fun and high spirits. In Chinese: 爱玩的，顽皮的.

How do you pronounce “playful”?

playful is pronounced /ˈpleɪfəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: play · ful.

How do you use “playful” in a sentence?

The puppy has a playful nature. (这只小狗天性爱玩。)

What are synonyms for “playful”?

fun-loving, lighthearted, mischievous — all close in meaning to playful (adj. full of fun and high spirits).

Is “playful” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. playful appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

1529 / 2445

63% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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playful

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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