spright

Meanings

• adjective

  A lively and agile person or thing.

• noun

  A mischievous or playful fairy or goblin.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spright
light , height , bright , night , fight

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Homophones

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1. Spright (en) : A type of sail used on a square-rigged ship.
   

2. Spright (en) : A short piece of rope or chain.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of spright that leads to same result
sprightlier , sprightliest , sprightliness , sprightlinesses , sprightly

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'quick' or 'lively', from Old English 'sprītan', 'to leap, spring'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sprightly' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'sprightly' comes from the Old English word 'sprītan', which means 'to leap, spring'.

3. In some folktales, 'sprightly' fairies are known to help or hinder humans based on their behavior.

4. The 'sprightly' fairy in J.M. Barrie's 'Peter Pan' is known for her mischievous behavior and playful pranks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Agility: The ability to move quickly and easily.

2. Liveliness: A state of being full of energy and excitement.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sprightly' fairies and goblins often appear in folktales and children's stories, symbolizing mischief and playfulness. In art, they can be depicted as small, winged creatures with pointed ears and playful expressions.

How to Memorize "spright"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, agile creature leaping through the forest.
   - Visualize a lively, energetic person moving quickly through their daily tasks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a quick, agile creature or person.
   - Remember that 'sprightly' means 'lively' or 'agile'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'A Lively Agile Person Or Thing'.

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