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单词 larkiness
释义

larky

adjective

ˈlär-kē How to pronounce larky (audio)
larkier; larkiest
1
: given to or ready for larking : sportive
2
: resulting from a lark
larkiness
ˈlär-kē-nəs How to pronounce larky (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • antic
  • coltish
  • elfish
  • fay
  • frisky
  • frolicsome
  • playful
  • rollicking
  • sportful
  • sportive
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Example Sentences

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

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

larkiness

noun

as in sportfulness
a natural disposition for playful behavior within the confines of the private club, these hotshot lawyers display a larkiness that would do a frat boy proud

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sportfulness
  • playfulness
  • prankishness
  • mischief
  • coltishness
  • tricksiness
  • espièglerie
  • friskiness
  • sportiveness
  • mischievousness
  • kittenishness
  • impishness
  • devilment
  • energy
  • roguishness
  • archness
  • coyness
  • diabolicalness
  • rascality
  • hob
  • mirthfulness
  • frivolousness
  • jocundity
  • devilishness
  • spiritedness
  • liveliness
  • devilry
  • vivacity
  • spunkiness
  • knavery
  • vivaciousness
  • whimsicality
  • lightheartedness
  • waggery
  • jocularity
  • sprightliness
  • deviltry
  • gaiety
  • gayety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • earnestness
  • sobersidedness
  • seriousness
  • soberness
  • graveness
  • grimness
  • sternness
  • solemnity
  • solemnness
  • serious-mindedness
  • stuffiness
  • starchiness
  • restraint
  • priggishness
  • constraint
  • self-control
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