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Webster 1913 Edition
Sprightly
Spright′ly
(-ly̆)
, Adj.
[
Com
par.
Sprightlier
(-lĭ-ẽr)
; sup
erl.
Sprightliest
.] [See
Sprite
.] Sprightlike, or spiritlike; lively; brisk; animated; vigorous; airy; gay;
“Sprightly wit and love inspires.” as, a
sprightly
youth; a sprightly
air; a sprightly
dance. Dryden.
The
sprightly
Sylvia trips along the green. Pope.
Webster 1828 Edition
Sprightly
SPRIGHTLY
,Adj.
The sprightly Sylvia trips along the green.
And sprightly wit and love inspires.
Definition 2024
sprightly
sprightly
English
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 old people) energetic and in good health
Antonyms
Translations
animated, vivacious, or gay; lively
full of life and vigor
(especially of old people) energetic and in good health
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Adverb
sprightly (comparative sprightlier, superlative sprightliest)
Translations
In a lively and vigorous way
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