playfully

Example Sentences

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On X, Hyperliquid traders playfully end almost every post with the word “Hyperliquid,” regardless of the topic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“I might be the fifth one, but I am the one,” Schmidt says playfully off-camera.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The vibe was festive, social and playfully raucous — more impromptu living room performance among friends than comedy club.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Earlier this month, Punch's situation began looking up when zookeepers at Ichikawa City Zoo, near Tokyo, posted that he was gradually integrating with a troop of monkeys -- "playfully poking others and getting scolded".

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

I playfully elbow him and sink in my seat, not sure why I’m the one who’s embarrassed.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith