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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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
BaubleBar’s selection of playful and elegant jewelry is 30 percent off right now.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Each is a spiraling rendition paying homage to the log’s playful roots.
—Ingu Chen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Held together by a wide black barrette, Gomez’s hair had a shiny quality to it with the ends flipped up for a fun, playful accentuation of the look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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