SPRIGHTLY
sprightly
(adjective) full of spirit and vitality; āa sprightly young girlā; āa sprightly danceā
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
sprightly (comparative sprightlier, superlative sprightliest)
Animated, vivacious, or gay; lively.
Full of life and vigor, especially with a light and springy step.
(especially, of an, old person) Energetic and in good health.
Antonyms
• melancholy
Adverb
sprightly (comparative sprightlier, superlative sprightliest)
In a lively and vigorous way.
Anagrams
• triglyphs
Source: Wiktionary
Spright"ly, a. [Compar. Sprightlier; superl. Sprightliest.] Etym: [See Sprite.]
Definition: Sprightlike, or spiritlike; lively; brisk; animated; vigorous; airy; gay; as, a sprightly youth; a sprightly air; a sprightly dance. "Sprightly wit and love inspires." Dryden. The sprightly Sylvia trips along the green. Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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