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 show’s moment comes right after Urban and a fan had a playful interaction about her name.
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Revenge softens some of Baron Frankenstein’s colder mannerisms into a more playful performance from Cushing; after escaping the gallows, the Baron hides his true identity and takes work at a hospital for the poor to access a supply of body parts.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Her smile bloomed — full, amused and just this side of playful.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
There’s something so appealing about the playful, puffy shape, which is also water-resistant, scratch-resistant, and helps cushion belongings.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2025
Revenge softens some of Baron Frankenstein’s colder mannerisms into a more playful performance from Cushing; after escaping the gallows, the Baron hides his true identity and takes work at a hospital for the poor to access a supply of body parts.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Her smile bloomed — full, amused and just this side of playful.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
There’s something so appealing about the playful, puffy shape, which is also water-resistant, scratch-resistant, and helps cushion belongings.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.
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