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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This playful, non-alcoholic twist on a citrus margarita will make a splash for a casual and fun Easter lunch.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Coming off an off-Broadway run with the show, Torres’ Color Theories offers a guide to understanding the world through his playful interpretations of colors.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
One of the most visual and playful ways that Gyllenhaal does this is by throwing Frank and The Bride into the musical worlds of Ronnie Reed.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Nevertheless, this is a great day to socialize, enjoy sports events as well as playful times with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Coming off an off-Broadway run with the show, Torres’ Color Theories offers a guide to understanding the world through his playful interpretations of colors.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
One of the most visual and playful ways that Gyllenhaal does this is by throwing Frank and The Bride into the musical worlds of Ronnie Reed.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Nevertheless, this is a great day to socialize, enjoy sports events as well as playful times with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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