Sprightly

Pronunciation: /ˈspraɪtliː/

Sprightly (adjective)

  1. Full of energy and life, often in a cheerful way.
  2. Showing energy and activity, especially for an older person.

Examples

  • The sprightly puppy chased its tail in circles.
  • She danced with a sprightly step across the room.

Common collocations: sprightly dance, sprightly music, move sprightly, sprightly elder, sprightly for age

Synonyms of Sprightly

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Sprightly

  • describing lack of energy
  • describing slow movement or response