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Meaning
Adj
●
Animated,
gay
, or
vivacious
;
lively
, spirited.
●
Of a person:
full
of life and
vigour
, especially with a
light
and
springy
step.
Especially of an
older
person:
energetic
and in good health; spry.
●
Of or
relating
to a
sprite
;
ghostly
, spectral.
Adv
●
In a
lively
and
vigorous
way; sprightlily.
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Origin
sprightly
English
-ly
English
-lice
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ly
Middle English (1100-1500)
spright
English
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Energetic
High-Spirited
Spright
Active
Dynamic
Mettlesome
Vivacious
Sprightlie
Spritely
Airy
Antonyms
Melancholy
Related
Youthful
Spry
Lively
Vivacious
Svelte
Cheerful
Lithe
Graceful
Peppy
Comely
Chirpy
Frail
Feisty
Jovial
Sultry
Regal
Rotund
Cheery
Stately
Winsome
Homely
Boyish
Lovely
Fiery
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