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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The couple who followed them—two shirtless men, around the same height, alternately lifting each other up and rolling over each other with playful, affectionate aggression—struck me as equally political, suggesting not just what was banned but what was possible.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
The couple played chaperone to her niece at the actor's premiere, where Amal wore a playful Antonio Berardi fit-and-flare dress and silver heels.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Beaded detailing gave way to a drop waist, transitioning to soft turquoise plumage for a playful skirt.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
In the same song, Conejo Malo takes a playful swing at one of boxing’s all-time greats.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
The couple played chaperone to her niece at the actor's premiere, where Amal wore a playful Antonio Berardi fit-and-flare dress and silver heels.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Beaded detailing gave way to a drop waist, transitioning to soft turquoise plumage for a playful skirt.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
In the same song, Conejo Malo takes a playful swing at one of boxing’s all-time greats.
—Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for playful
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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