Synonyms
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
Prince William's knock-knock joke at his latest engagement came with a playful comment about comedian Jack Whitehall, continuing their yearslong banter!
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Another scene of paramilitary action is augmented by hip-hop music on the soundtrack, as if conveying battle as a playful thrill—but whose?
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024
His big break came when a playful propeller exhibit Crump set up in the studio library caught Walt’s eye.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 22 Apr. 2024
Jackson’s cheeky exploration of coming-of-age in a chaotic world where labels are hard to shake and money is hard to make is both wry and genuine, playful and angsty.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
There was something about it that was so innocent and playful and lovely.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
The dress has a playful, flowy shape constructed of breathable, wrinkle-resistant Supima cotton and comes in four colors, including classic gray and black (plus bold hues like orchid pink and rosewood red).
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Spring is the season of playful A-line dresses, and this casual style from Lamilus suits a variety of events.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
Heinrich envisions his target audience for the playful tool as being younger Gen Z and Gen Alpha, looking for something fun to do with their friends.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Another scene of paramilitary action is augmented by hip-hop music on the soundtrack, as if conveying battle as a playful thrill—but whose?
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2024
His big break came when a playful propeller exhibit Crump set up in the studio library caught Walt’s eye.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 22 Apr. 2024
Jackson’s cheeky exploration of coming-of-age in a chaotic world where labels are hard to shake and money is hard to make is both wry and genuine, playful and angsty.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
There was something about it that was so innocent and playful and lovely.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
The dress has a playful, flowy shape constructed of breathable, wrinkle-resistant Supima cotton and comes in four colors, including classic gray and black (plus bold hues like orchid pink and rosewood red).
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Spring is the season of playful A-line dresses, and this casual style from Lamilus suits a variety of events.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
Heinrich envisions his target audience for the playful tool as being younger Gen Z and Gen Alpha, looking for something fun to do with their friends.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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