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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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Beautiful, playful, discerning, and endlessly curious, cats are wonderful companions.
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
Deck The Halls In The Kids’ Room Opt for a miniature tree in the children's room, and outfit it with playful (and durable) ornaments, like these oyster shells from Grit and Grace.
—Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
This is a fun, cheeky response that’s both self-assured and playful.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 20 Nov. 2024
Still, at family gatherings and in cheesy movies, mistletoe remains the catalyst of many an awkward or playful holiday peck.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
Deck The Halls In The Kids’ Room Opt for a miniature tree in the children's room, and outfit it with playful (and durable) ornaments, like these oyster shells from Grit and Grace.
—Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
This is a fun, cheeky response that’s both self-assured and playful.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 20 Nov. 2024
Still, at family gatherings and in cheesy movies, mistletoe remains the catalyst of many an awkward or playful holiday peck.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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