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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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Add a little sparkle to your everyday style with playful, personalized jewelry designed to feel uniquely yours from Daniela Swaebe.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Launched by social media influencer Gstaad Guy in 2024, Poubel produces modular jewelry centered around playful, emoji-like charms.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Its rooms are layered with classical references, playful objets and a rich colour palette.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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