playful
Example Sentences
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In the video, Barrymore showed off her playful side as she shimmied around her mobile living space, while giving fans a tour of its humble amenities—all while singer Enya’s “Caribbean Blue” played in the background.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
But the costume gives the format permission to become playful, campy and theatrical, which may be why it feels so at home in restaurant television.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
Even the World Cup mascot, a chilli pepper with a sombrero, seemed to capture that spirit perfectly - bold, playful, and unmistakably ours.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
But he’s loyal and playful and licks your face when he’s feeling love.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
We shook hands in a sort of playful formal introduction.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing playful
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Tone and Point of View, List 2
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