SPRIGHTLY


Meaning of SPRIGHTLY in English

— sprightliness , n.

/spruyt"lee/ , adj., sprightlier, sprightliest , adv.

adj.

1. animated, vivacious, or gay; lively.

adv.

2. in a sprightly manner.

[ 1590-1600; spright (sp. var. of SPRITE) + -LY ]

Syn. 1. spirited, blithe, buoyant, spry.

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