Example Sentences
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He taught me that profound does not mean unplayful.
From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2017
Who needs a footnoted analysis of “the ludic,” as play is known to the terminally unplayful?
From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2016
Marlow assured me that the Fyne marriage was perfectly successful and even happy, in an earnest, unplayful fashion, being blessed besides by three healthy, active, self-reliant children, all girls.
From Chance A Tale in Two Parts by Conrad, Joseph
Marlow assured me that the Fyne marriage was perfectly successful and even happy, in an earnest, unplayful fashion, being blessed besides by three healthy, active, self-reliant children, all girls.
From Chance A Tale in Two Parts by Conrad, Joseph
Damaris giggled in enjoyment of Constance's nonsense, which the serious little thing never failed to enter into and to enjoy, as unplayful people always enjoy those who can frolic.
From A Pilgrim Maid A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 by Taggart, Marion Ames
