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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Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Tap into the playful accessory trend, which has been serving up fresh, colorful, and creative takes on hoops.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Ideal for smaller spaces or heavy-duty uses, these petite folding seats offer all-weather flexibility and a myriad of playful color options.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2025
The title of the tour, Tomlinson has said, is a playful reference to her Christian upbringing.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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