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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Each character is sculpted in a playful pose, and many are holding objects associated with them.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
January is the perfect time to refresh your closet with pieces that feel equal parts practical and playful, setting the tone for a year, and for me, that’s all about confidence, tapping into your personal style, and putting comfort first.
—Belle Bakst, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
This is not just a playful hobby to him.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
From there, neutral colors (light blue, soft yellow) and classic prints (thin stripes, playful florals) up the timeless ease; elsewhere, play around with your silhouette by opting for something oversized or cropped.
—Avery Matera, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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