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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
- 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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