Example Sentences

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It's not Garfield's fault: he is a convincingly troubled, inarticulate Peter Parker, a springily athletic Spider-Man, and has awesome hair.

From The Guardian • Jun. 22, 2012

He stepped forth springily from the wings just before 8:30 p. m., apparently misinformed about the hour of the NBC broadcast, which was 8:45 p. m.

From Time Magazine Archive

Some dance springily, some glide softly, some move with grave dignity.

From The Jungle by Sinclair, Upton

No. 1156, the Judith walking springily along, sword in hand, having slain the tyrant, is one of the masterpieces of paint.

From A Wanderer in Florence by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)

He strode springily to the front and seated himself on the crimson cushion of the ivory curule seat which a lictor placed for him.

From Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire by White, Edward Lucas