larky
- adjective
- /ˈlɑrki/
- UK
:
jocoso
- They hurried from shot to shot, giddy as schoolgirls who'd grown up on the same street, not middle-aged strangers sharing only the larky life of a bygone age.
- larky life
Women in general are larkier than men.
- Women in general are larkier than men.
Examples
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"I am not snooty," Ja77 said, sipping her wine with a larky glint in her eye.
Fiction book (1990) -
Together we formed what Annie Wozzie called the close-knit Rudnick-Bergmans or the larky sevensome.
Fiction book (1996) -
And then the title of the show - "The Larky Life."
Fiction book (1998) -
Our crack at the larky life.
Fiction book (1998) -
Women in general are larkier than men.
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"Are you going somewhere?" Jazz asked in a little, larky voice of exemplary virtue and ingenuous wonder.
Fiction book (1990) -
Wait and Anne, because I was jealous of them; we've remained the best of friends, we're still the larky Rudnick-Bergmans, aren't we?
Fiction book (1996) -
The children had a larky time at the playground, laughing and playing together.
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His larky comments during the meeting kept everyone in a good mood.
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She always has a larky personality, making jokes and brightening the atmosphere.
Synonyms
79
1.6
Full of fun and energy and liking jokes or games
12
3.9
Happy and friendly in a lively, joking way
12
4.4
Acting silly and playful without being serious
6
3.9
Said or done to be funny rather than serious
3
6.7
Showing playful, friendly mischief
3
6.8
Playful and friendly in a joking way
2
6.0
Lively and full of fun, making people laugh
2
8.4
Being playful in a slightly naughty, teasing way
2
1.2
Meant to be funny, not serious
1
7.7
Being lively and cheerful, often a little cheeky
1
7.6
Full of playful, lively energy
1
8.1
Saying quick clever remarks that are often funny and a little sarcastic
1
7.3
Playful and lively, someone enjoys small jokes and games
1
7.7
Shows playful energy and plays small tricks to surprise people
1
8.1
Happy and full of energy
Playful and joking to make people laugh
Friendly teasing that makes people laugh
Acting playful and slightly naughty, often doing small harmless tricks
Silly in a light, playful way
Lively and slightly odd in a way that makes people smile
Being full of energy and cheerful
Antonyms
How Playful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Larky comes from lark, a small bird known for its cheerful song and lively behavior. The phrase 'on a lark' means doing something just for fun, so larky describes someone playful or full of fun.