playful

Example Sentences

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There is playful debate over who does more nappies.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

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

The Domino’s and Ryanair posts were successful because they aligned with the playful brand images they’ve crafted over time, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

One of my favorite memories is of my pet monkey, Kiki, a playful little fellow who was about as tall as my knees and followed me everywhere.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana