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sprightly definition

sprightly (sprīt′lē)

adjective sprightlier -·lier, sprightliest -·li·est

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

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

adverb sprightlier -·lier, sprightliest -·li·est

in a sprightly manner

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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