play
noun
a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
playlike
-
a word derived from
play.
Example Sentences
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It is also now the latest theme park casualty that has attempted to rely on actors and immersive, playlike experiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2023
This problem — perhaps the result of overworking the material, which has been in development around the country since 2013 — emphasizes the script’s essaylike qualities at the expense of its playlike ones.
From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2019
As Mr. Drumming’s whip-smart screenplay effects an uncomfortable group reunion, the film’s playlike structure and relaxed rhythms perfectly frame conversations infused with pre-gentrification memories and music industry nostalgia.
From New York Times ● Jul. 18, 2013
It was half playlike and half not playlike at all.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
