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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Launching Tuesday, the 23-piece capsule includes playful prints and timeless silhouettes in loungewear, ready-to-wear and pajamas for women, kids and infants, along with slippers, hair bows, backpacks and makeup bags.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Trendy items and playful color combos are fun sporadically, but the beauty mogul reminded us that sometimes simple is best.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Browne is intellectual, playful, cheeky — the domain of schoolboy dreams and art world fancy.
—Dave Schilling
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The duo also exchanged playful glances while posing for cameras.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Trendy items and playful color combos are fun sporadically, but the beauty mogul reminded us that sometimes simple is best.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Browne is intellectual, playful, cheeky — the domain of schoolboy dreams and art world fancy.
—Dave Schilling
contributing
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The duo also exchanged playful glances while posing for cameras.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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