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 disagreements, debates, playful nonsensical bits, witty banter, teasing, laughing, chatting.
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Meg Walters, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025
Rian Johnson’s film swapped brooding suspense for wit and personality, assembling an all-star cast — including Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans and Jamie Lee Curtis — to deliver a playful, modern spin on the traditional murder mystery.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Dreubea Faux Leather Tote Bag Add unexpected dimension to your travel or work outfit by accessorizing with the Dreubea Faux Leather Tote Bag, which combines a minimalist, elegant design wrapped in a playful cherry finish.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
In a nod to Amani Buckles’ stage name — which is a nod to her time as a biology student in college — the playful campaign features the singer in a science lab whipping up Tube Job.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
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Meg Walters, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025
Rian Johnson’s film swapped brooding suspense for wit and personality, assembling an all-star cast — including Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans and Jamie Lee Curtis — to deliver a playful, modern spin on the traditional murder mystery.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Dreubea Faux Leather Tote Bag Add unexpected dimension to your travel or work outfit by accessorizing with the Dreubea Faux Leather Tote Bag, which combines a minimalist, elegant design wrapped in a playful cherry finish.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
In a nod to Amani Buckles’ stage name — which is a nod to her time as a biology student in college — the playful campaign features the singer in a science lab whipping up Tube Job.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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