Meaning
playful, joking
- done or said in fun rather than in earnest; humorous or teasing
In a sentence
Ha fatto una battuta scherzosa per allentare la tensione.
He made a joking remark to relieve the tension.
Non offenderti, il suo commento era del tutto scherzoso.
Don't be offended, his comment was completely in jest.
Ha risposto con un sorriso scherzoso alle domande degli amici.
She replied with a playful smile to her friends' questions.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scherzoso | masculine · singular |
| scherzosa | feminine · singular |
| scherzosi | masculine · plural |
| scherzose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with tono (tone of voice) or battuta (remark).