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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Both players enjoyed some playful banter during the game.
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Kansas City Star, 29 July 2025
Many designs incorporate bold color accents, vibrant greens, reds, yellows, and blues by adding a playful contrast to the metals.
—Essence, 29 July 2025
The concept: Treat pies like science projects, creating combinations with unique toppings and playful names.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Noelle also has a real playful side—her favorite game is fetch, closely followed by tug-of-war.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 29 July 2025
Many designs incorporate bold color accents, vibrant greens, reds, yellows, and blues by adding a playful contrast to the metals.
—Essence, 29 July 2025
The concept: Treat pies like science projects, creating combinations with unique toppings and playful names.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Noelle also has a real playful side—her favorite game is fetch, closely followed by tug-of-war.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
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 7 Aug. 2025.
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