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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The brown leather exterior means it can be dressed up with office clothes while its size and woven design are playful enough to work with casual looks like Birkenstocks, a tee, and loose jeans.
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Clint Davis, People.com, 2 May 2025
When a curious 6-year-old met a playful dolphin, their precious connection created pure magic.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
With that, the duo began to shape the foundation of Haute and Freddy, adding wigs, playful clothing, and role-playing.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
Her Instagram page shows Belichick's more playful side, including photos of him dressed as a fisherman alongside Hudson in a mermaid costume.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Clint Davis, People.com, 2 May 2025
When a curious 6-year-old met a playful dolphin, their precious connection created pure magic.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
With that, the duo began to shape the foundation of Haute and Freddy, adding wigs, playful clothing, and role-playing.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
Her Instagram page shows Belichick's more playful side, including photos of him dressed as a fisherman alongside Hudson in a mermaid costume.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 30 Apr. 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 11 May. 2025.
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