larky
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Okay, so “glibly sardonic” describes almost every Ryan Reynolds character: i.e., snarky, larky and full of malarkey.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2022
Cabello does a capable job in her feature film debut, joining the winking humor with larky good spirit, her Britney-esque vocal pout Auto-Tuned to perfection.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2021
This despite its origins as a larky tribute to an adorable, Internet-famous pooch from 2013.
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2021
And this Oscars season has brought one unmitigated pleasure: Richard E. Grant’s larky publicity tour.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 24, 2019
“Well, they are larky mobs, anyway,” said the Wart, “and I like them.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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