larky

larky

adj \ˈlär-kē\

lark·i·erlark·i·est

Definition of LARKY

1

: given to or ready for larking : sportive

2

: resulting from a lark

— lark·i·ness \-nəs\ noun

Examples of LARKY

1. <a larky group of youths enjoying a night out on the town>

First Known Use of LARKY

1841

Related to LARKY

Synonyms: antic, coltish, elfish, fay, frisky, frolicsome, playful, rollicking, sportful, sportive

Antonyms: earnest, serious-minded, sober, sobersided

Related Words: coy, kittenish; gay, happy, lighthearted, whimsical; energetic, frolic, jocund, lively, merry, spirited, sprightly, spunky, vivacious; devilish, impish, knavish, mischievous, pixie (also pixy), rascally, roguish; amusing, diverting, enjoyable, entertaining, fun, pleasurable; dabbling, frivolous, goofy, silly, trifling; delightful, pleasant, pleasing; jesting, jocose, jocular, joking, prankish, teasing

Near Antonyms: dutiful, responsible; grave, grim, serious, solemn, somber (or sombre), stern, stolid; no-nonsense, priggish, starchy, stuffy; decorous, formal, proper, sedate, staid; guarded, inhibited, restrained

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Rhymes with LARKY

barky, snarky