sprightly

Meanings

• adjective

  Moving or behaving in a lively and agile manner.

• adjective

  Full of life and energy; lively and agile.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈspɹaɪtli/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈspɹaɪtli/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

melancholy

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Synonyms

active , dynamic , mettlesome , vivacious , energetic , high-spirited , spright

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sprightly
rightly , lightly , nightly , fightly

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Variants

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sprightlier , sprightliest , sprightliness , sprightlinesses , sprightly

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Etymology

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From Old English sprīgelian, from sprīg ‘jump’ + -ly ‘like’.

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Trivia

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1. The word sprightly first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. Sprightly is often used to describe the movement of the sea in poetry and literature.

3. Sprightly is an antonym of the word 'lethargic'.

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Related Concepts

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1. agility: The ability to move quickly and easily, especially under the control of one's will.

2. vitality: The state of being alive and full of energy.

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Culture

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Sprightly is often used to describe someone or something that is full of energy and life, and is often associated with youthfulness and vitality. It has been used in literature to describe characters who are lively and agile, such as Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. In art, sprightly is often used to describe the movement and energy in paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "sprightly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or animal jumping and moving quickly and gracefully. Visualize the energy and life that is associated with the word sprightly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word sprightly with energy, agility, and youthfulness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sprightly is spry, ready to fly' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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