Lively and Larky

Lively

Lively adjective - Having much high-spirited energy and movement.

Larky and lively are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Larky" instead an adjective "Lively".

Nearby Words: liveliness, liven

Larky

Larky adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.
Usage example: a larky group of youths enjoying a night out on the town

Lively and larky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lively" instead an adjective "Larky".
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