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   sprightly

   /ˈsprʌɪtli/

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of an old person) lively; full of energy: "she was quite sprightly for her age"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from spright (rare variant of sprite) + -ly1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sprightliness noun

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   The meaning of SPRIGHTLY is marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited. How to use sprightly in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Sprightly.

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   SPRIGHTLY definition: 1. (especially of old people) energetic and in good health: 2. (especially of old people…. Learn more.

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   Sprightly definition: animated or vivacious; lively.. See examples of SPRIGHTLY used in a sentence.

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   SPRIGHTLY meaning: 1. (especially of old people) energetic and in good health: 2. (especially of old people…. Learn more.

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   To be sprightly is to be full of youthful, vibrant energy. You don’t have to be young to be sprightly, though, energetic old people can be sprightly, too. Weeeeeee! The word sprightly comes from the word sprite, which is a small, elf-like fairy creature.

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   spright·ly. also sprite·ly (sprīt′lē) adj. spright·li·er, spright·li·est also sprite·li·er or sprite·li·est. Full of spirit and vitality; lively; brisk. adv. In a lively, animated manner. spright′li·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPRIGHTLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A sprightly person, especially an old person, is lively and active. ...the sprightly 85-year-old President. Synonyms: lively , spirited , active , energetic More Synonyms of sprightly