SPRIGHTLY


Meaning of SPRIGHTLY in English

(also spritely )

■ adjective ( sprightlier , sprightliest ) (especially of an old person) lively; energetic.

Derivatives

sprightliness noun

Origin

C16: from spright (rare var. of sprite ) + -ly 1 .

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