sprightly
Americanadjective
adverb
adjective
adverb
Other Word Forms
- sprightliness noun
- unsprightly adjective
Etymology
Origin of sprightly
Example Sentences
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Its cast is exactly the sprightly ensemble needed to land its what-if laughs.
From Los Angeles Times
This delightful production, directed with a sprightly touch by Robert Falls, who led the Goodman for 35 years, glitters with the incisive wit that was a hallmark of Mr. Greenberg’s writing.
From the outside, it's just a public leisure centre on the edge of town, with sprightly pensioners staying flexible in aerobics classes and excitable kids in for swimming lessons.
From BBC
The legs have not looked as sprightly as they once did.
From BBC
Teenage star Yamal underwhelmed in last week's defeat by Real Madrid after coming back from a groin issue, but looked more sprightly against Elche.
From Barron's
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