Sprightly Meaning in English
word
ˈspɹaɪtɫi
SPRYT-lee
spɹˈaɪtli
SPRITE-lee
Definition
Lively, full of energy, and often cheerful, especially used to describe older people who are more energetic than expected.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly describes older people or things with a surprising amount of energy or liveliness. It is slightly formal or literary and not commonly used in everyday conversation. Common collocations: 'sprightly old man', 'sprightly music'.
Spanish: vivaz - animado - lleno de energíaPortuguese (BR): vivo - animado - cheio de energiaPortuguese (PT): vivo - animado - cheio de energiaChinese (Simplified): 活泼的 - 精神饱满的Chinese (Traditional): 活潑的 - 精神飽滿的Hindi: फुर्तीला - जोशीलाArabic: حَيّ - نشيطBengali: জীবন্ত - চঞ্চলRussian: бодрый - живойJapanese: 元気な - 活発なVietnamese: hoạt bát - nhanh nhẹnKorean: 활기찬 - 경쾌한Turkish: canlı - cıvıl cıvılUrdu: چست - چابکIndonesian: ceria - penuh semangat
Example Sentences
My grandmother is very sprightly for her age.
basic
The sprightly dog ran around the yard all day.
basic
She danced in a sprightly way at the party.
basic
Even at 80, Mr. Lee is as sprightly as ever and goes jogging every morning.
natural
The music had a sprightly rhythm that made everyone want to dance.
natural
He greeted us with a sprightly smile that brightened the room.
natural