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sprightly
- 1) adjective, full of vitality; lively
- 2) adverb, in a lively manner
Etymology
C16: from spright, variant of sprite + -ly1
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
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active, gay, lively, spirited, energetic, animated, brisk, nimble, agile, jaunty, perky, vivacious, spry