1. playful and mischievous in a lighthearted way
Usage: archaic; literary

Examples

• The children were in a larksome mood, chasing butterflies through the meadow.
• Her larksome nature made her popular at social gatherings.
• The poet described the spring breeze as larksome and free.
• Despite his age, he maintained a larksome spirit that delighted his grandchildren.
• The larksome antics of the puppies brought smiles to everyone’s faces.