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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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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Sarah Dimuro, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
The brand has been making objects for the kitchen and table since 1921, with many of their playful pieces offering a bit of levity and never taking themselves too seriously.
—Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026
The playful interaction followed the group's performance at SeaWorld San Diego's Bayside Amphitheater as part of the park's Summer Spectacular Concert Series.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 June 2026
On the spring/summer 2026 runways, Max Mara, Balenciaga, and Khaite embraced the minimalist ’90s style, showing everything from sleek flats to playful wedges and many kitten heeled iterations.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 23 June 2026
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Sarah Dimuro, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
The brand has been making objects for the kitchen and table since 1921, with many of their playful pieces offering a bit of levity and never taking themselves too seriously.
—Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026
The playful interaction followed the group's performance at SeaWorld San Diego's Bayside Amphitheater as part of the park's Summer Spectacular Concert Series.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 June 2026
On the spring/summer 2026 runways, Max Mara, Balenciaga, and Khaite embraced the minimalist ’90s style, showing everything from sleek flats to playful wedges and many kitten heeled iterations.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 23 June 2026
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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