larkish en · ADJ
Etymology
From lark + -ish.
Meanings
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Joky; mischievously high-spirited.
What kept his devices from feeling larkish was a sly vocal intimation: even at his most weirdly expressive, Mr. Henriksen seemed to be speaking or singing through his horn.
2009 June 19, Nate Chinen, “Territory of Two Norwegian Trumpeters”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most larkish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more larkish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |