SPRIGHTFUL

Etymology

Adjective

sprightful (comparative more sprightful, superlative most sprightful)

sprightly; spirited; lively; animated

Source: Wiktionary


Spright"ful, a. Etym: [Spright sprite + full.]

Definition: Full of spirit or of life; earnest; vivacious; lively; brisk; nimble; gay. [Obs.] -- Spright"ful*ly, adv. [Obs.] Shak.

– Spright"ful*ness, n. [Obs.] Spoke like a sprightful gentlemen. Shak. Steeds sprightful as the light. Cowley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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