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sprightly

UK
/ˈspraɪtli/
US
/ˈspraɪtli/
sprightlyadjective
sprightlier
Comp.
sprightliest
Super.
UK
/ˈspraɪtli/
US
/ˈspraɪtli/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
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”.
Translations
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.
Definitions
In a lively and energetic manner.
The children danced sprightly around the maypole during the festival.
Synonyms
animatedly
jauntily
vivaciously
energetically
briskly
lively
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