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(sprīt′lē)

adjective sprightlier, sprightliest

full of energy and spirit; lively, brisk, etc.

Origin: < spright, var. of sprite + -ly

adverb sprightlier, sprightliest

in a sprightly manner

Related Forms:

sprightliness noun

See sprightly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective spright·li·er, spright·li·est

Full of spirit and vitality; lively; brisk.

adverb

In a lively, animated manner.

Related Forms:

sprightˈli·ness noun

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