adjective
Other Word Forms
- sparkily adverb
Etymology
Origin of sparky
Example Sentences
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“A bright, sparky, witty presence on stage and screen,” the family described the versatile actor, whose career began in the 1960s.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025
She is sparky, thoughtful, and has an infectious laugh.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025
According to a memo sent to employees, Jezebel’s parent company, G/O Media, tried and failed to find a buyer for the sparky feminist outlet.
From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2023
Continuing the family's story feels natural too, along with giving Zuri a sparky demeanor provided by newcomer Brooke Monroe Conaway.
From Salon • Sep. 30, 2023
The man of misery stands without and looks up at this stately pile; the dying embers emit one sparky and for a second, hope brightens into a brief flicker.
From Nuts and Nutcrackers by Lever, Charles James
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