larky
Full of mischief
Larky means playfully mischievous or full of fun, suggesting lighthearted antics and carefree behavior.
The word derives from lark in its sense of a spree or frolic, not the bird: We were in a larky mood after the exam.
More common in British than American English, it describes someone being silly or adventurous in an innocent way.
Playfully mischievous in manner
- roguishMischievously charming
- cheekyPlayfully disrespectful
- prankPlayful trick on someone
- shenanigansMischievous or deceitful behavior
naughty · rascal · trickster · devilish · arch · knavish · scamp · rascally
Inclined to merriment
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- gambolPlayful leaping about
- anticsAbsurd, attention-seeking behavior
- caperPrank or pickled bud
frisky · sportive · romping · frolicking · prankish · rollicking · fun-loving · whimsical
Attractively energetic and enthusiastic
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
- ebullientOverflowing with enthusiasm
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- effervescentFizzing with gas bubbles
bubbly · peppy · perky · sparkling · bouncy · high-spirited · zippy · zestful
Mildly windy, or nonchalant
- insouciantCarefree and unconcerned
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
untroubled · blithe · buoyant · casual · sanguine · unfazed · unconcerned · devil-may-care
impish
Playfully mischievous in manner
shenanigans · naughty · rascal · trickster · devilish · arch · knavish · scamp · rascally · waggish
frolicsome
Inclined to merriment
caper · frisky · sportive · romping · frolicking · prankish · rollicking · fun-loving · whimsical · jocular
vivacious
Attractively energetic and enthusiastic
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
- ebullientOverflowing with enthusiasm
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
effervescent · bubbly · peppy · perky · sparkling · bouncy · high-spirited · zippy · zestful · lively
breezy
Mildly windy, or nonchalant
- insouciantCarefree and unconcerned
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
easygoing · untroubled · blithe · buoyant · casual · sanguine · unfazed · unconcerned · devil-may-care · happy-go-lucky
- have a lark
- happy as a larkSupremely carefree and joyful
- as happy as a larkExtremely cheerful expression
- up with the larkWaking at dawn
- rise with the larkWake at dawn