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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Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 30 May 2025
This red bubble bandeau dress is playful, fun and effortlessly coquettish.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 May 2025
The playful and accessibly priced label has chosen New York City and Philadelphia for its first U.S. brick and mortar locations—on Bleecker Street and the King of Prussia Mall respectively.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The boba-like spheres add a playful, chewy contrast to the smooth, frozen blend.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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