Used in a Sentence

playful

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for playful.

Editorial note

It talks about valid, serious points and does in such a playful style that makes reading a breez.

Examples15
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of playful gathered in one view.

adjective

liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

adjective

fun, recreational, not serious.

adjective

funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome, frisky.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for playful.

Example sentences

1

It talks about valid, serious points and does in such a playful style that makes reading a breez.

2

A playful programming competition is really not at all comparable to cheating innocent people out of their money.

3

Almost skipped it due to the playful paragraph clearly written with thesaurus close at hand, but this is interesting.

4

A testament to how the early days of Apple was more playful like Google's current culture.

5

If you two were friends, this might come across as playful ribbing ('taking the piss' as they say in the UK).

6

Actually, I'm trying to be less playful with her to check if I can restore the authority balance.

7

I've been using a similar dolphin kick when scuba diving just for playful fun in the water.

8

I am playful (although being a programmer, that sucks much of time and attention) but still have the authority.

9

Now even Microsoft feels more playful than Apple, at least that's my impression.

10

Off topic, but do people truly feel Googles current culture is playful?

11

Sex, in turn, can become less urgent and desperate, more playful.

12

I would avoid playful office banter with coworkers - save it for your good friends.

Quote examples

1

One drawback of this playful approach to parenting, is that my daughter perceives the mother as the authority and the father as the "friend".

2

This blog post’s “jibes” miss the essay’s spirit, and Orwell’s playful (often ironic) tone, and thereby misread its substance, I think.

3

When you arrive (especially as a "virgin" at your first event) you can get a playful spank with a paddle or (if you don't want such a thing) maybe a hug or at least some smiles.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use playful in a sentence?

It talks about valid, serious points and does in such a playful style that makes reading a breez.

What does playful mean?

liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

What part of speech is playful?

playful is commonly used as adjective.