SPRIGHTFULLY

Etymology

Adverb

sprightfully (comparative more sprightfully, superlative most sprightfully)

In a sprightful manner.

Source: Wiktionary


SPRIGHTFUL

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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