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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The author, a naturally playful fabulist, is furloughed here into invention and free play.
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Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
To reinforce these developmental goals in a playful and memorable way, Soccer Sidekicks introduces imaginative tools that bring learning to life.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Understandably excited, Quayle couldn’t resist a playful shoulder punch to the older, reserved Bush, who smiled awkwardly.
—Time, 3 Nov. 2025
The author, a naturally playful fabulist, is furloughed here into invention and free play.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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