sprightly

(sprīt)

adjective sprightlier, sprightliest

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

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

adverb sprightlier, sprightliest

in a sprightly manner

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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.

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  • sprightˈli·ness noun

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