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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With his bright smile, playful spirit, and creative mind, Jeycen continues to discover and explore the world in his own unique way.
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CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
High octane-pigments, gemstone appliqués, and iridescent sparkle across the eyes, lips, and bridge of the nose define the contemporary trend for playful, expressive makeup.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
The word has violent roots — but over time, linguists and etymologists say, its meaning has sometimes been watered down to simply be a playful type of humor.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
As playful re-enactments give way to haunting revelations, Dea and Asllan confront the painful disappearance of a beloved matriarch and the collective scars of a community grappling with memory and loss.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
High octane-pigments, gemstone appliqués, and iridescent sparkle across the eyes, lips, and bridge of the nose define the contemporary trend for playful, expressive makeup.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
The word has violent roots — but over time, linguists and etymologists say, its meaning has sometimes been watered down to simply be a playful type of humor.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
As playful re-enactments give way to haunting revelations, Dea and Asllan confront the painful disappearance of a beloved matriarch and the collective scars of a community grappling with memory and loss.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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