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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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Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The whimsical look is a continuation of Rae and Allen’s playful style experimentation for an evolving pop protégé.
—Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
What holds both halves together is Rankin’s dry humor and playful compositions.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Creamy sandalwood sweeps in, wrapping everything in a subtle earthiness that balances the playful gourmand notes.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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