sprightly
IPA: sprˈaɪtɫi
adjective
- Animated, gay, or vivacious; lively, spirited.
- Of a person: full of life and vigour, especially with a light and springy step.
- Especially of an older person: energetic and in good health; spry.
- (obsolete, rare) Of or relating to a sprite; ghostly, spectral.
adverb
- In a lively and vigorous way; sprightlily.
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Examples of "sprightly" in Sentences
- The sprightly puppy bounced around the room with endless energy
- The elderly woman surprised everyone with her sprightly dance moves at the party
- The sprightly melody of the piano filled the air, lifting everyone's spirits
- Despite his age, the sprightly man ran circles around his younger competitors in the race
- The sprightly squirrel scampered up the tree, its movements quick and graceful
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