Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Sometimes pretentious, sometimes playful, the show rejoices in making almost every shot into a painterly wonder.
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Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The colorful furniture and polka dots painted on the tall white walls under fluorescent lighting give a playful feel to the hub.
—Ashley Ahn, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
All that research ended in a kind of playful rebuffing.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
With all-over smocking that adds fun texture and a playful ruffle hem and neckline, this dress is ready to bring the party.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This playful twist on a classic brunch recipe is perfect for your Valentine's Day breakfast.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
In the video — which has over 3 million views and 140,000 likes on the app — Pete made playful remarks about his luxurious plane placement.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
The slight high-low hem adds a playful touch to a maxi that’s still appropriate for so many occasions, including weddings, lunch with friends, or even a school meeting.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Maximalist home design basics Klemm, who got her start in fashion and then moved to real estate and interior design, describes her style as modern maximalism with a touch of glam — bold colors, playful shapes, lots of texture and shine.
—The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2024
Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The colorful furniture and polka dots painted on the tall white walls under fluorescent lighting give a playful feel to the hub.
—Ashley Ahn, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
All that research ended in a kind of playful rebuffing.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
With all-over smocking that adds fun texture and a playful ruffle hem and neckline, this dress is ready to bring the party.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This playful twist on a classic brunch recipe is perfect for your Valentine's Day breakfast.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
In the video — which has over 3 million views and 140,000 likes on the app — Pete made playful remarks about his luxurious plane placement.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
The slight high-low hem adds a playful touch to a maxi that’s still appropriate for so many occasions, including weddings, lunch with friends, or even a school meeting.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Maximalist home design basics Klemm, who got her start in fashion and then moved to real estate and interior design, describes her style as modern maximalism with a touch of glam — bold colors, playful shapes, lots of texture and shine.
—The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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