larking
The word “larking” has 2 syllables: lark-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈlɑːrkɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for larking?
In the thesaurus, “larking” has 44 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for larking along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for larking
- affable
- amiable
- amusing
- buoyant
- capering
- carefree
- cavorting
- cheerful
- cheery
- chipper
- comical
- convivial
- cordial
- dancing
- enjoyable
- festive
- frisking
- frolicking
- fun-loving
- gamboling
- gambolling
- glad
- good-natured
- hilarious
- hopping
- jolly
- jovial
- joyful
- joyous
- leaping
- lighthearted
- lively
- mad
- merry
- playful
- pleasant
- revelling
- rollicking
- romping
- skipping
- sociable
- sunny
- tumbling
- winsome
Antonyms for larking
- depressed
- disagreeable
- gloomy
- grave
- hateful
- heavy-hearted
- mean
- pouting
- sad
- serious
- solemn
- stewing
- sulking
- surly
- tragic
- troubled
- unfriendly
- unfunny
- unhappy
- unpleasant
- unsociable
- upset
- worried
Meanings of larking
- verb
- To catch larks (type of bird).
- To sport, engage in harmless pranking.
- To frolic, engage in carefree adventure.
- noun
- A spirited or playful adventure.
Example Sentences
- The kids were larking around in the backyard, enjoying the sunny afternoon.
- She loves larking with her friends after a long week at work.
- The students were caught larking in the halls instead of attending class.
- He spent the day larking about the city, exploring new places.
- Despite the serious tone of the meeting, a little larking helped lighten the atmosphere.
On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to larking, such as: affable, amiable, amusing, buoyant, capering, carefree, cavorting.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
gamboling
- amusement
- capering
- cavort
- cavorting
- dalliance
- dancing
- frisking
- frolic
- frolicking
- hopping
- larking
- leaping
- prance
- relaxation
- rollicking
- romping
- sporting
- tumbling