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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More of this kind of playful inventiveness, please.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s such joy in collaborating on something this playful and chaotic.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Jackeline Madrid described her father as playful and devoted, someone who was always there, even in the smallest moments.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Its founder, Mara McCarthy, is the daughter of Conceptual artist Paul McCarthy, who gained prominence in the 1990s for his playful installations critiquing pop culture and featuring such unusual materials as peanut butter, chocolate, and anal plugs.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s such joy in collaborating on something this playful and chaotic.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Jackeline Madrid described her father as playful and devoted, someone who was always there, even in the smallest moments.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Its founder, Mara McCarthy, is the daughter of Conceptual artist Paul McCarthy, who gained prominence in the 1990s for his playful installations critiquing pop culture and featuring such unusual materials as peanut butter, chocolate, and anal plugs.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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