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larky

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adjective \ˈlär-kē\

Definition of larky

larkier

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larkiest

  1. 1 :  given to or ready for larking :  sportive

  2. 2 :  resulting from a lark

larkiness

play \ˈlär-kē-nəs\ noun

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Examples of larky in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of larky

1841

larky Synonyms

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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