spright´li|ness

spright´li|ness
spright|ly «SPRYT lee», adjective, -li|er, -li|est, adverb.
–adj.
lively; gay: »

a sprightly kitten, a sprightly bounce to one's walk. This brought a sprightly note into the conversation (Atlantic).

SYNONYM(S): spirited, animated, vivacious.
–adv.
in a sprightly manner; vivaciously.
spright´li|ness, noun.

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