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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May 21 – June 20 A playful idea could attract the right ally faster than expected today.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Gemini May 21 – June 20 A playful idea could attract the right ally faster than expected today.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
The thread packed with hints served as a playful nod to Taylor Swift's new sourdough obsession and her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Loewe gave the plastic-material story a playful 2026 update without leaning on ’90s nostalgia.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Gemini May 21 – June 20 A playful idea could attract the right ally faster than expected today.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
The thread packed with hints served as a playful nod to Taylor Swift's new sourdough obsession and her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Loewe gave the plastic-material story a playful 2026 update without leaning on ’90s nostalgia.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
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 14 May. 2026.
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