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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Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
The restaurant is playful, the dishes and drinks solid and the chef is known as a mentor and a consistent force for good in the community.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Carrie Baird, partner and culinary director of Culinary Creative Group, which runs restaurants like Tap & Burger, Mister Oso, Bar Dough and Fox and the Hen, gave a playful nod to the drugs on her most recent menu at Tap & Burger.
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The now memorable refrain came naturally, echoing the playful repetition and rhythm found in classic R&B records while staying grounded in a modern club setting.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
The restaurant is playful, the dishes and drinks solid and the chef is known as a mentor and a consistent force for good in the community.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Carrie Baird, partner and culinary director of Culinary Creative Group, which runs restaurants like Tap & Burger, Mister Oso, Bar Dough and Fox and the Hen, gave a playful nod to the drugs on her most recent menu at Tap & Burger.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
The now memorable refrain came naturally, echoing the playful repetition and rhythm found in classic R&B records while staying grounded in a modern club setting.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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