How to Use playful in a Sentence

playful

adjective

• She gave him a light playful slap on the knee.
• She's an old dog, but she's still very playful.
• He had a playful expression on his face.
• You're certainly in a playful mood!
• Lucy, a playful 5-month-old dog, was last in line to see the vet.
  — Stephanie Casanova, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2022
• Her playful bob had a wet look, styled to the side to frame her face.
  — Julia Teti, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
• Today the Sun moves to the most playful part of your chart to stay for four weeks.
  — Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 20 May 2024
• The short cap sleeves are playful while the back hey-hole is a cute detail.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2023
• And for a bit of crunch, there’s a cup of duck-ah, a playful take on the crunchy condiment dukkah.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024
• The Longhorns’ coach couldn’t help but throw a playful jab in the postgame interview on the field.
  — Mark Heim | [e-mail], al, 9 Sep. 2023
• Kealan has a great sense of humor and loves to be playful.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 7 May 2023
• At the center is her sneaky-great voice, packed with playful coos and trills.
  — Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Jan. 2024
• Laboe was known to leave a playful valediction — a smooch — at the end of his show.
  — Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024
• Take a cue from Dern and make a playful (though polished) choice.
  — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2023
• Give the playful six-course brunch a try or bring a big appetite for the 10-course dinner.
  — The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2024
• Culpo addressed the team’s loss by making a playful TikTok with the ladies on the trip.
  — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
• These tactile styles are playful, plush, and oh-so-fun to wear.
  — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
• Adam and Chloe’s chemistry is sweet and playful, with Adam the more sensitive of the two.
  — Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2023
• This means time to dress up, look our best, and get more playful with our makeup.
  — Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
• While the sedan has evolved over the years, the 2023 Accord is just as playful, and useful, as ever.
  — Nicholas Wallace, Car and Driver, 21 Mar. 2023
• Mix and match colors and patterns to add playful charm.
  — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2023
• The playful duo ran around his garden in Murcia, Spain.
  — Allison Moses, USA TODAY, 13 May 2023
• Right Now Here, find some of the best pet Prime Day deals available right now, from the playful to the practical.
  — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 Oct. 2022
• Add a few bag charms in the mix for a playful and personalized touch.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
• The playful attitude of the song is flanked by acoustic guitar and drums.
  — Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
• The playful moniker instead comes from its unique way of displaying the time.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2022
• This is a fun, cheeky response that’s both self-assured and playful.
  — Angela Haupt, TIME, 20 Nov. 2024
• Don’t miss the playful cocktails, including the Just Say Thank You, made with sake, shochu and litchi liqueur.
  — Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023
• For an even more playful take on this era, make paper snowflakes and ornaments to hang around the home.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023
• The combination is playful and juicy, giving fall a blooming vibe, Thomas described.
  — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 22 Dec 2024