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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Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Even when Andy starts spiraling into discussions about cosmic turtles, destiny, and temporal manipulation, his big sister anchors that playful back-and-forth in serious creative rigor.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Channeling countryside escapes and outdoorsy dressing, the charming Lumon Smocked Square-neck Top is 21 percent off and boasts a playful gingham design that resurfaces year after year.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The brand’s beaded bikinis and one-pieces stay relatively streamlined in silhouette, but are adorned with playful rainbow beads strung along straps and ties, translating its accessory language into a new category.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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