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Meanings of playful in English

Portuguese
brincalhão

Full of fun and high spirits.

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brincalhão
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Examples for "unplayful"
Examples for "unplayful"
1
That unplayful cub had the watch.
The Secret Sharer
2
He had been trying to flirt with the girl for the past half hour, but she was most unplayful.
All souls' rising
Usage of playful in English
1
He claims that they're the most intelligent & playful North American animal.
The new yorker
2
In a nutshell: gorgeous animation, inventive and playful interaction and quality content.
Wired
3
His tendency to serial date was a familiar, playful issue between them.
Witch heart
4
Jonah looked at the second photograph, how playful and innocent they were.
Indivisible
5
Her playful yet strong animations really capture the mood of the track.
Radio NZ
6
But research shows that adults need to play, and be playful, too.
The Guardian
7
The writing often is clever and the overall production playful and intelligent.
Reuters
8
Unconsciously in the midst of her playful talk this thing had fallen.
A Man for the Ages: A Story of the Builders of Democracy
9
It is intricate and sometimes playful, even if not entirely politically correct.
The Guardian
10
The earlier epigrams of the series are neat and playful, but insignificant:-
The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II
11
Well anyway, Elon Musk was in a playful mood earlier this week.
The South African
12
The comfortable voice of Sam Forbes greeted him in a playful whisper.
The Scarlet Car
13
Statement shoes can bring a playful touch to occasionwear this season too.
Independent.ie
14
Mr. Dickens replied to this toast in a graceful and playful strain.
Sunny Memories Of Foreign Lands, Volume 1
15
It was useless to turn and double, indulge in gently playful digression.
Deadham Hard: A Romance
16
Soon after that, it was Belle who was cursing his playful ways.
The World According to Bob
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Playful through the time
Playful across language varieties
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Common
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
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