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sprightly

UK
/ˈspraɪtli/
US
/ˈspraɪtli/

Translations

sprightlyadjective
sprightlier
Comp.
sprightliest
Super.
UK
/ˈspraɪtli/
US
/ˈspraɪtli/
The sprightly young dancer captivated the audience with her energetic performance.
La jeune danseuse vive a captivé le public par sa prestation énergique.
Additional translations
alerteS’emploie souvent pour une personne âgée active et pleine d’énergie.
Synonyms
bouncy
vivacious
energetic
lively
cheerful
jaunty
animated
perky
Antonyms
sluggish
lethargic
dull
sprightlyadverb
UK
/ˈspraɪt.li/
US
/ˈspraɪt.li/
Archaic/literary use as an adverb meaning “in a lively, energetic manner”.
avec vivacité
The children danced sprightly around the maypole during the festival.
Les enfants ont dansé avec vivacité autour du mât de mai pendant la fête.
Synonyms
animatedly
jauntily
vivaciously
energetically
briskly
lively

Definitions

sprightlyadjective
Full of energy and life; lively.
The sprightly young dancer captivated the audience with her energetic performance.
Having a light and lively quality, often used to describe older people who are active and energetic.
Despite his age, the sprightly gentleman jogged every morning and participated in local marathons.
sprightlyadverb
In a lively and energetic manner.
The children danced sprightly around the maypole during the festival.
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