Antonyms for sprightliness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : sprahyt-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈspraɪt li

Definition of sprightliness

Origin : 1590s, from spright, early 16c. variant of sprite, + -ly (1).

noun energy

Example sentences :

There were no traces of that beauty and sprightliness remaining.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Shining Light » by Norman Duncan

The pulp is sweet and juicy but is lacking in sprightliness.
Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick

He wondered at the ability and the sprightliness of the little fellow.
Extract from : « Foma Gordyeff » by Maxim Gorky

"Andy, you dope," she whispered with a brave attempt at sprightliness.
Extract from : « A Choice of Miracles » by James A. Cox

And yet with what ease and sprightliness they chattered to him!
Extract from : « Mollie's Prince » by Rosa Nouchette Carey

She has lost all her sprightliness, and vapours me but to look at her.
Extract from : « Camilla » by Fanny Burney

In compass, in melody, in sprightliness, it is a remarkable songster.
Extract from : « Fresh Fields » by John Burroughs

Never was the fandango danced with more grace and sprightliness.
Extract from : « The Catholic World. Volume III; Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. » by E. Rameur

If you have thought me happy heretofore, you will now be astonished at my sprightliness.
Extract from : « Daybreak: A Romance of an Old World » by James Cowan

There was an absence of sprightliness in Gray's manner at the office that day.
Extract from : « Love and the Ironmonger » by F. J. (Frederick John) Randall

Synonyms for sprightliness

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