Larkish

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Joky; mischievously high-spirited.

    "What kept his devices from feeling larkish was a sly vocal intimation: even at his most weirdly expressive, Mr. Henriksen seemed to be speaking or singing through his horn."

Synonyms

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coltishfriskygamesomekittenishmischievouspixilated

Example

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"What kept his devices from feeling larkish was a sly vocal intimation: even at his most weirdly expressive, Mr. Henriksen seemed to be speaking or singing through his horn."

Etymology

From lark + -ish.

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