spark
noun
an ignited or fiery particle such as is thrown off by burning wood or produced by one hard body striking against another.
sparkish
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a word derived from
spark.
Example Sentences
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The Prince was always very sparkish in his dress, and one day, on a very cold morning, he tied a very fine lace handkerchief, which he took out of his coat pocket, about his neck.
From Rupert Prince Palatine by Eva Scott
Mr. Aubrey was then in sparkish garb, came to town with his man and two horses, spent high, and flung out A. W. in all his recknings.
From Miscellanies Upon Various Subjects by John Aubrey
Some showed themselves as conceited pipes; some were light and sparkish, others ponderous and clumsy.
From A Cursory History of Swearing by Julian Sharman
"These do without fear, and to all you'll appear Fair, charming, true, lovely, and clever, Tho' the times remain darkish, your men may be sparkish, And love you much stronger than ever."
From Woman's Life in Colonial Days by Carl Holliday
Michael to his chagrin found himself seated next to Mackintosh, for Mackintosh, cousin though he was of the sparkish Lonsdale, was a gloomy fellow scornful of the general merriment.
From Sinister Street, vol. 2 by Compton MacKenzie
