sprightly
ˈspraɪtli
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Definition of sprightly - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
spryDatedenergetic and healthy, especially for an older personDated
  • The sprightly grandmother danced at the party.
lively spry vivacious
2.
emotionDatedcheerful and livelyDated
  • Her sprightly demeanor brightened up the gloomy room..
cheerful lively vivacious

Adverb

energyDatedUKin a lively and vigorous wayDatedUK
  • She danced sprightly across the stage.
energetically vivaciously
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Origin of sprightly

Middle English, spright (spirit) + -ly (like)

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sprightly moves
dance a quick, lively dance with small steps

Examples of sprightly in a sentence

  • Her sprightly demeanor was infectious to everyone around.
  • The sprightly puppy ran around the yard.
  • His sprightly attitude was infectious.
  • He sprightly skipped down the street.
  • The children ran sprightly through the park.

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  1. French:alerte, avec vivacité, ...
  2. German:rüstig, spritzig, ...
  3. Italian:vivace, con vivacità, ...
  4. Spanish:vital, con energía, ...
  5. Portuguese:enérgico, alegremente, ...
  6. Chinese:活泼的, 活泼地, ...
  7. Japanese:元気な, 元気よく, ...
  8. Arabic:مَفْعَم بِالحَيَوِيَّة, بِحَيَوِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִמְרָץ, בְּעַלִּיזוּת, ...
  10. Russian:бодрый, энергично, ...
  11. Ukrainian:жвавий, жваво, ...
  12. Hindi:फुर्तीला, फुर्ती से, ...

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