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Meaning of sprightly

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sprightly

Pronunciation:/ˈspɹaɪtli//ˈspɹaɪtli/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Animated, gay or vivacious; lively, spirited.

    Synonyms:energetichigh-spiritedspright
    Antonyms:melancholy
  2. Of a person: full of life and vigour, especially with a light and springy step.

    Synonyms:activedynamicmettlesomevivacious
  3. Of or relating to a sprite; ghostly, spectral.