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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On set, their dynamic was playful, collaborative, and full of fun.
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Sofía Tafich, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
These playful stories help young children build friendships, try new things, and celebrate big moments together.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
White feather trim across the toe strap lent the shoes a playful edge.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
With a Sporty Jacket Similar to the wrong shoe theory, this skirt outfit relies on playful juxtaposition.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
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Sofía Tafich, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
These playful stories help young children build friendships, try new things, and celebrate big moments together.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
White feather trim across the toe strap lent the shoes a playful edge.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
With a Sporty Jacket Similar to the wrong shoe theory, this skirt outfit relies on playful juxtaposition.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
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 Dec. 2025.
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