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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Even more recently, Dua Lipa debuted a playful French manicure with white polka dots on black tips, adding even more white spots all-over a couple accent nails.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 July 2025
Ludus refers to playful, game-like love that values fun and avoids deep commitment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
A little pocket bar of six tables and four bar seats, Malpractice balances its minimalist aesthetic with outlandish, maximalist glassware, and cocktails that are unapologetically playful.
—Jordan Michelman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 July 2025
Chef Becky Brown has curated a menu that's as playful as the cafe itself.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 July 2025
Ludus refers to playful, game-like love that values fun and avoids deep commitment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
A little pocket bar of six tables and four bar seats, Malpractice balances its minimalist aesthetic with outlandish, maximalist glassware, and cocktails that are unapologetically playful.
—Jordan Michelman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 July 2025
Chef Becky Brown has curated a menu that's as playful as the cafe itself.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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 8 Jul. 2025.
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