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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This neon green swimsuit is the epitome of all of these elements, with a playful cutout across the torso and a high-cut waist to flash some skin.
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Madison Yauger, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
As innocent and playful as most of the interactions between the fans were, Goggin felt the wider implications that the game carried seemed somewhat lost on his American counterparts.
—Dan Robson, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Bygone were the playful pregame bets between world leaders.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Transitioning to the playful if immature Roxster in Mad About the Boy was a breath of fresh air for Woodall.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
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Madison Yauger, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
As innocent and playful as most of the interactions between the fans were, Goggin felt the wider implications that the game carried seemed somewhat lost on his American counterparts.
—Dan Robson, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Bygone were the playful pregame bets between world leaders.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Transitioning to the playful if immature Roxster in Mad About the Boy was a breath of fresh air for Woodall.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2025.
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