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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The moody Moon lights up your creativity zone and squares auspicious Jupiter in your 2nd House of Funds, so playful urges may collide with budget reality.
—
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Gemini May 21 – June 20 What playful idea wants center stage now?
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
May 21 – June 20 What playful idea wants center stage now?
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The playful breed-guessing challenge has captivated dog lovers, highlighting how diverse mixed-breed dogs can be—and how much personality can hint at ancestry.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for playful
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Gemini May 21 – June 20 What playful idea wants center stage now?
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
May 21 – June 20 What playful idea wants center stage now?
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The playful breed-guessing challenge has captivated dog lovers, highlighting how diverse mixed-breed dogs can be—and how much personality can hint at ancestry.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for playful
Cite this Entry
“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
