sparky

adjective

ˈspär-kē How to pronounce sparky (audio)
Definition of sparkynext
as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement that sparky little kid tires me out just looking at him

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Recent Examples of sparky The supporting cast gave strength to the leads, earning McCarthy an Academy Award nomination for her performance as Megan, Lillian’s soon-to-be sparky sister-in-law. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 In her desperation, Kraus had stumbled upon a sparky voice, at once brainy and risqué, hip and heartfelt; little seemed out of bounds. — Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 The 34-year-old social democrat who similarly set the internet alight with his sparky online presence and charisma. — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025 For me, Fern Brady and John Kearns in series 14 were sparky and funny. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025 The sparky and fiery energy within burns bright due to the Supermoon in Aries. — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025 Zesty acidity and lime citrics from the Vermentino and a delicious, creamy, fresh mid palate with a sparky finish. — Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 Conducting with his pointer fingers rather than a baton, and sporting a new goatee, Guerrero led a sparky, whistle-clean run of Hailstork’s eight-minute curtain raiser. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparky
  1. energetic
  2. lively
  3. animated
  4. active
  5. animate
  6. brisk
  7. cheerful
Adjective
  • Even small toe-taps or a light head bob accompanies the least energetic.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • Adrian, creative and energetic from childhood on—and raised in the presence of movie cameras—became a filmmaker himself, fusing a passion for extreme skiing with his cinematic sensibility.
    — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • Inside, a lively party plays out — a cacophony of voices, skin, shimmer, bottles, joy and hormones on repeat.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • From creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, the as-yet-untitled series follows Heidi (Banks), who is fresh off a messy divorce and sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • The three episodes of this outstanding series that were made available cements the claim that some of the most creative animated storytelling is being generated from anime.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • As an animated franchise, How to Train Your Dragon has shown admirable profitability and cultural staying power.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • Unlike then, however, there has been no active conflict within the country’s borders during this spate of violence.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • These effects reflect what’s currently active in the mind, not necessarily hidden or repressed thoughts.
    — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Definition of active
Adjective
  • To imagine the natural world not as a passive resource but as an animate collaborator would be to reorder more than aesthetic categories, demanding another relation to our environment.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, ARTnews.com, 29 May 2026
  • Zugunruhe is the itinerant desire of any animate being to keep moving and growing.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 May 2026
Definition of animate
Adjective
  • Between Sandoval’s 4 1/3 innings of one-run ball and a stupendous collective effort by the Boston bullpen, the Red Sox completed a 2-1 victory and series sweep of the White Sox in a brisk two hours and 32 minutes.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
  • Weight-bearing activities — brisk walking, climbing stairs, dancing, strength training — signal to the body that the skeleton needs to stay dense and strong.
    — Matthew T. Drake, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Definition of brisk
Adjective
  • Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is reportedly of interest to United as a cheap and cheerful option.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • Ahead, gardening experts share the heat- and sun-loving annuals to plant in July, from cheerful border plants to towering blooms.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
Definition of cheerful

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