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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Designers are leaning into contrast, pairing breezy fabrics with tailored precision while a muted yet playful color palette sets the tone.
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Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Braswell told Newsweek via TikTok that Sadie started becoming less and less playful with age.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
At the same time, Scott’s act of mass ventriloquism—patient, playful, physically astute and ultimately brave—clarifies something at the heart of Chekhov’s play.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Onyx does not seem to mind it at all, and his condition does not slow him down from being playful, affectionate, and sweet to people and his brother, Loki.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Braswell told Newsweek via TikTok that Sadie started becoming less and less playful with age.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
At the same time, Scott’s act of mass ventriloquism—patient, playful, physically astute and ultimately brave—clarifies something at the heart of Chekhov’s play.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Onyx does not seem to mind it at all, and his condition does not slow him down from being playful, affectionate, and sweet to people and his brother, Loki.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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