sprightly

[sprahyt-lee] / ˈspraɪt li /

ADJECTIVE

fun, vivacious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agile bouncy cheerful chirpy energetic jaunty lively peppy playful spry zippy

WEAK

active airy alert animate animated blithe breezy bright brisk cheery chipper clever dapper dashing fairylike frolicsome gay good grooving hyper jolly joyous jumping keen keen-witted light nimble perky quick quick-witted saucy scintillating smart snappy spirited sportive swinging zappy zingy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic depressed inactive lethargic lifeless serious tired

WEAK

dull lazy

Example Sentences

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The body language at the end was instructive; Celtic sprightly, Rangers stunned.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

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 Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

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 • Nov. 2, 2025

The current Senate Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer, is a sprightly 74.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2025

I am transitional; some days I look like a worn-out thirty-five, others like a sprightly fifty.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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