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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;
as, a
sprightly
youth; a
sprightly
air; a
sprightly
dance.
Sprightly wit and love inspires.”
Dryden.
The
sprightly
Sylvia trips along the green.
Pope.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sprightly

SPRIGHTLY

,
Adj.
Lively; brisk; animated; vigorous; airy; gay; as a sprightly youth; a sprightly air; a sprightly dance.
The sprightly Sylvia trips along the green.
And sprightly wit and love inspires.

Definition 2024


sprightly

sprightly

English

Adjective

sprightly (comparative sprightlier, superlative sprightliest)

  1. animated, vivacious, or gay; lively
  2. full of life and vigor, especially with a light and springy step
  3. (especially of old people) energetic and in good health

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Adverb

sprightly (comparative sprightlier, superlative sprightliest)

  1. In a lively and vigorous way

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