playfully
Example Sentences
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Wallace’s teammates — who clearly are enamored with his energy as a two-way player — like to playfully make fun of him, on the rare occasion he messes up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The former heavyweight champion joked and laughed with Wach during their face-off, playfully attempting to lighten the mood before the pair posed for photographs.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
“You’re just saying that because you want me to come to you more,” he said, not playfully, but aggressively.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
On stage, there is a camaraderie between the musicians, who interact playfully with their frontman, twirling him around the stage, or parting ways to let him noodle around on a vintage synthesiser.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
“What happened to winging it, Stella? Doing it ‘Abby Style,’” Mya says, nudging me playfully.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
