English Dictionary
Definition of “sprightly”
sprightly (ˈspraɪtlɪ
)
Definitions
adjective
- full of vitality; lively
adverb
- obsolete in a lively manner
Alternative Forms
ˈsprightliness noun Word Origin
C16: from spright, variant of sprite + -lyC16: from variant of + 1
Synonyms
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lively,
spirited,
active,
energetic,
animated,
brisk,
nimble,
agile,
jaunty,
gay,
perky,
vivacious,
spry,
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed,
Usage examples
The stranger on Crook's doorstep was middle-aged, but carried himself with the sprightly confidence of a young man.
West, Charles, Stage Fright (1993)The sprightly 21-year-old dj Amol Kumar of Gurgaon's Fireball was a compulsive party-hopper just to see the djs at work.
India Today (1999)South Africa's day in the field started off sprightly enough.
SA Star (2005)Michael, a sprightly 60-year-old, is Frankie Dettori's masseur.
Sun, News of the World (2004)I composed a sprightly meditation, and handed it to Foreign Editor George Brock, who had the misfortune to be my trainer.
Boris Johnson, LEND ME YOUR EARS (2003)
