B1 — Intermediateadjective
giocoso
playful, humorous, jesting
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
scherzosoallegrovivacedivertenteburlesco
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
serioausterograverigidoformale
Usage note
'Scherzoso' means jokey. 'Burlesco' suggests comic or farcical humour. 'Vivace' means lively rather than specifically playful.
Example
"Il professore ha uno stile giocoso che rende le lezioni divertenti."
"The professor has a playful style that makes the lessons enjoyable."
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