playful

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In South Korea, a playful green cartoon dinosaur named Dooly, known for the two small tufts of hair on his head, has been a favorite for generations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

They streamline “Monterey” into a swinging four, and Sinatra is especially playful in the second chorus—dropping words, speeding up and slowing down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Sokolov’s eye for visual flair brings some much-needed panache to this well-worn formula, but even his playful directorial spirit isn’t enough to shake the feeling that one has seen this film before.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Obviously the title really jumps out at you and it’s almost playful in that it says, “I’m the worst girl here but I don’t care what you think of me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Ishtar's expression changed, going from her usual playful, slightly not-too-serious to deep and thoughtful.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda