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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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The duo of actresses have had a playful rivalry after the Modern Family actress lost her Griselda Emmy nomination to Foster last year.
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Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Despite the playful teasing, Gomez credited the men for her presence at the evening’s awards ceremony.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Actor Dwayne Johnson brought his playful energy to the red carpet in a purple suit jacket with a matching dress shirt underneath and black trousers.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
In the years that followed, Jackie and Koontz became a famed duo—well-known for their playful, affectionate relationship, even before Jackie became a movie star.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Despite the playful teasing, Gomez credited the men for her presence at the evening’s awards ceremony.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Actor Dwayne Johnson brought his playful energy to the red carpet in a purple suit jacket with a matching dress shirt underneath and black trousers.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
In the years that followed, Jackie and Koontz became a famed duo—well-known for their playful, affectionate relationship, even before Jackie became a movie star.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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