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sprightful

[ sprahyt-fuhl ]
/ ˈspraɪt fəl /
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adjective
sprightly.
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Origin of sprightful

1585–95; spright (spelling variant of sprite) + -ful

Words nearby sprightful

sprent, sprier, spriest, sprig, spriggy, sprightful, sprightly, sprigtail, spring, springald, spring balance
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How to use sprightful in a sentence

  • The sheep person helped her off; and they stood throwing each other sentences all sprightful and sagacious for a while.

    Heart of the West|O. Henry

  • His poetic effusions were homely and graphic, both in their sprightful humour and more tender sentiment.

    The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume VI|Various
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