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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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Then, just last month, the playful Graduate Hotels brand, with several dozen properties steeped in local history in college cities and towns, was also acquired by Hilton.
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Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024
While similar, Google's version appeared far less quippy and playful and more matter of fact.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 20 May 2024
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Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024
While similar, Google's version appeared far less quippy and playful and more matter of fact.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for playful
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“Playful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playful. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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