sparky C1 Topic:Describing People US /ˈspɑɹki/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 adj Lively, energetic, and quick to show ideas or enthusiasm. Her sparky personality kept the interview lively. 2 noun An informal word for an electrician, especially in Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. We called a sparky to replace the damaged wiring. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · lively, energetic, and... livelyanimatedspirited 2 noun · an informal word for an... electrician Word family Forms sparkiersparkiessparkiest Etymology From spark and -y. The lively sense compares a person's energy to a spark; the electrician sense refers to electrical sparks. Topics Describing People External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # sparky **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adj, noun **IPA (US):** /ˈspɑɹki/ ## Meanings 1. Lively, energetic, and quick to show ideas or enthusiasm. 2. An informal word for an electrician, especially in Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. ## Examples - Her sparky personality kept the interview lively. - We called a sparky to replace the damaged wiring. ## Synonyms - lively - animated - spirited - electrician ## Etymology From spark and -y. The lively sense compares a person's energy to a spark; the electrician sense refers to electrical sparks. ## Topics - Describing People markdown