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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Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Start a new family tradition this Christmas with ALDI’s playful pasta in various all-natural colors from semolina, tomato, and spinach.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
With his influence, documentary photography shifted from the gloom and grit of black-and-white to something more playful and vibrant.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
Ramdi is also exploring a lighter, more playful side through stand-up comedy.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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