sprightly
spright·ly
sprightly · sprightlier · sprightliest
In a lively and vigorous wayIn a lively and vigorous way; sprightlily.
/ˈspɹaɪtli/
» This old guy is still sprightly.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a lively and vigorous way; sprightlily.
Examples
3 sentencesThis old guy is still sprightly.
Our best player is a real sprightly fellow.
My grandad has very painful knees, but he's still really sprightly.
deMein Großvater hat starke Knieschmerzen, dennoch ist er äußerst rüstig. — al_ex_an_der
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From spright + -ly (suffix forming adverbs from adjectives).; see further at etymology 1.From spright + -ly (suffix forming adverbs from adjectives).; see further at etymology 1.
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Forms
sprightlier, sprightliest| Comparative | sprightlier Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | sprightliest |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedsprightlily
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb