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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ABC News, 26 May 2026
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ABC News, 26 May 2026
The elastic waist skirt with its intricate scalloped hem perfectly matches the sleeveless, cropped top, which has a playful (and comfortable) bubble hem.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Phlur was born to make fragrance feel more personal, playful and approachable by launching unique, affordable scents designed by world-class perfumers.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
While this can be a playful alternative to braids, two-strand twists can be easy and simple to wear, according to Kerry Washington.
—Larry Stansbury, InStyle, 25 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 27 May. 2026.
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