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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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 May 2025
Plus, the playful green shade will add a pop of color to any summer travel wardrobe.
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The moment instantly sparked playful reactions cross the internet with some cheekily demanding the robot get its act together.
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From playful menus to bold colors, these ideas go beyond the standard post-ceremony sheet cake.
Olivia Pollock is an etiquette and hosting expert at Evite.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 May 2025
Plus, the playful green shade will add a pop of color to any summer travel wardrobe.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025
The moment instantly sparked playful reactions cross the internet with some cheekily demanding the robot get its act together.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 18 May 2025
From playful menus to bold colors, these ideas go beyond the standard post-ceremony sheet cake.
Olivia Pollock is an etiquette and hosting expert at Evite.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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