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- pronunciation:
- spraIt
li
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
sprightlier, sprightliest |
definition: |
lively, spirited, or energetic.
The sprightly young girl flitted about the garden chasing butterflies.The fiddler played a sprightly tune that had us all tapping our feet.This variety of grape produces wine with a sprightly note.For a sprightly salsa, use this combination of seasonings.- synonyms:
- animated, effervescent, lively, peppy, perky, pert, spirited, vivacious
- antonyms:
- doddery, lethargic, logy
- similar words:
- alive, bubbly, chipper, energetic, frolicsome, gay, jaunty, playful, spry, vigorous
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related words: |
active, agile, airy, brisk, buoyant, exuberant, lissome, lithe, merry, quick, racy, vital |
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part of speech: |
adverb |
definition: |
in a lively, spirited, or energetic manner.
The leprechaun danced sprightly in the moonlight.- synonyms:
- lively, pertly
- similar words:
- gaily
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derivation: |
sprightliness (n.) |
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