Synonyms for sprightliness
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : sprahyt-lee |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈspraɪt li |
Top 10 synonyms for sprightliness Other synonyms for the word sprightliness
- élan
- endurance
- enterprise
- exertion
- fire
- force
- forcefulness
- fortitude
- get-up-and-go
- go
- hardihood
- initiative
- intensity
- juice
- life
- liveliness
- might
- moxie
- muscle
- operativeness
- pep
- pizzazz
- pluck
- potency
- power
- puissance
- punch
- spirit
- spontaneity
- stamina
- steam
- strength
- toughness
- tuck
- vehemence
- verve
- vim
- virility
- vitality
- vivacity
- zeal
- zest
- zing
- zip
Définition of sprightliness
Origin :- 1590s, from spright, early 16c. variant of sprite, + -ly (1).
- noun energy
- 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
Antonyms for sprightliness
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