Sparky and Sluggish

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

Usage example: that sparky little kid tires me out just looking at him

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Sluggish is an antonym for sparky.

Nearby Words: spark, sparked, sparking

Sluggish adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

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Sparky is an antonym for sluggish.

Nearby Words: sluggishness, sluggishly

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