SPRIGHTLY

sprightly

(adjective) full of spirit and vitality; “a sprightly young girl”; “a sprightly dance”

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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