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
  • This lunar event shifts the energetic landscape significantly.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Now, the Andrés group is back with an equally glamorous restaurant, one that highlights aged steaks in an energetic and theatrical setting.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • Common areas also include a lively lobby bar and cigar room for pours and puffs, respectively, as well as an impressive wine list with bottles sourced from all over the world.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That was the message behind a lively conversation at The Chef Assembly in Charlotte, a two-day gathering of leading chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and hospitality professionals to explore conversations shaping the restaurant industry.
    — Evan Moore November 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • There’s this desire, understandable on its face, to make the design and aesthetics of the live-action world recognizably similar to the animated world.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The face is customizable with various colorways, clock fonts, and photos; there’s also an animated Snoopy, whose antics change with the weather and the holidays.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • The statement was active for Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Big Sur.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Instead of the long-standing practice of relaying reports from states, the CDC now relies on federal death records, which can take weeks to come through and are not designed to capture the real-time data needed to respond to an active outbreak.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 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
  • Think brisk walking, running, cycling, swimming, or sports with free weights, resistance bands, or body weight.
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The weekend looks bright, brisk and cool, with afternoon temperatures in the 60s.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of brisk
Adjective
  • The vibe is of a cheerful — very upscale — Parisian market that’s centered around a section of fruits and vegetables displayed like in a museum.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Jeon is marvelous in the role, allowing flashes of envy, resentment, and longing to surface beneath Mi-ok’s cheerful, accommodating manner without diminishing her warmth or loyalty.
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheerful

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