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Synonyms for sprightly


Grammar : Adj
Spell : sprahyt-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈspraɪt li

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Définition of sprightly

Origin :
  • 1590s, from spright, early 16c. variant of sprite, + -ly (1).
  • adj fun, vivacious
Example sentences :
  • Let them be sprightly, and, if possible, have a snapper at the end.
  • Extract from : « Ballads of a Bohemian » by Robert W. Service
  • Here's a sprightly subject: What are you going to do, Mr. Kirkwood?
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • But, for example, the sprightly little woman was very sure of it, she said.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • "I drink to the offspring of monsieur and madame," quoth he in a sprightly tone.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • Her words were sprightly enough, but her face had clouded over.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • Coraline was not so sprightly as Camille, but she was prettier.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
  • So, indeed, had the young Contessa prophesied, in sprightly conclusion.
  • Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter
  • The sprightly companion of princesses was begging her bread.
  • Extract from : « The False Chevalier » by William Douw Lighthall
  • He was sprightly as a ballet dancer, as, weaving in and out, he dodged the other's blows.
  • Extract from : « The Trail of '98 » by Robert W. Service
  • Ever since Melanie had left the house, Czipra's sprightly mood had returned.
  • Extract from : « Debts of Honor » by Maurus Jkai

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