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sprightly

/ˈspɹaɪtli/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. Animated, gay or vivacious; lively, spirited.
  2. Of a person: full of life and vigour, especially with a light and springy step.
  3. Of or relating to a sprite; ghostly, spectral.
  4. In a lively and vigorous way; sprightlily.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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