sparkish

adjective

spark·​ish -kish How to pronounce sparkish (audio)
1
: like a gallant or beau
2
: gaily dressed : showy, dapper
sparkishly adverb
sparkishness noun
plural -es

Word History

Etymology

spark entry 4 + -ish

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“Sparkish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sparkish. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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