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Examples of playful in a Sentence
She's an old dog, but she's still very playful.
He had a playful expression on his face.
a playful tone of voice
You're certainly in a playful mood!
She gave him a light playful slap on the knee.
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Aftab’s voice is as poised and patient as ever on Night Reign, but the arrangements are playful and exploratory, clearly informed by her familiarity with jazz improvisation.
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Vrinda Jagota, SPIN, 29 May 2024
While playful and childlike to some, the garish makeup, perpetual smiling, and mischievous behavior can also easily be associated with horror tropes.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 24 May 2024
Today the Sun moves to the most playful part of your chart to stay for four weeks.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 20 May 2024
Screens, vibrant and playful; stairs, sweeping and stately; and light, deep, warm, and rich.
—Jane Pauley, CBS News, 19 May 2024
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Vrinda Jagota, SPIN, 29 May 2024
While playful and childlike to some, the garish makeup, perpetual smiling, and mischievous behavior can also easily be associated with horror tropes.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 24 May 2024
Today the Sun moves to the most playful part of your chart to stay for four weeks.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 20 May 2024
Screens, vibrant and playful; stairs, sweeping and stately; and light, deep, warm, and rich.
—Jane Pauley, CBS News, 19 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for playful
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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