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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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Masamaki wears the oversized cap tilted back with a wide grin — a playful contrast to its authoritarian design.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 28 Dec. 2025
The couple made things Instagram official two months later when Dobrev shared a playful snap of herself giving White a haircut — an intimate glimpse of their budding relationship.
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The dishes are artful, visually stunning and playful.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Masamaki wears the oversized cap tilted back with a wide grin — a playful contrast to its authoritarian design.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 28 Dec. 2025
The couple made things Instagram official two months later when Dobrev shared a playful snap of herself giving White a haircut — an intimate glimpse of their budding relationship.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
The dishes are artful, visually stunning and playful.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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