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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Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Embrace authentic storytelling, playful language and unique design.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Crowds formed for snuggle breaks with playful rescue puppies.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
Romance and fun! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★★ Today is full of romance, social outings, sports events and playful activities with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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