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Nimble vs Sprightly - What's the difference?

nimble | sprightly |

As adjectives the difference between nimble and sprightly

is that nimble is quick and light in movement or action while sprightly is animated, vivacious or gay; lively.

As an adverb sprightly is

in a lively and vigorous way.

nimble

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Quick and light in movement or action.
    • He was too nimble for the assailant and easily escaped his grasp.
  • Quick-witted and alert.
    • She has a nimble mind and can improvise in any situation.

    sprightly

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • animated, vivacious or gay; lively
  • full of life and vigor, especially with a light and springy step
  • (especially of old people) energetic and in good health

    • Antonyms

    * melancholy

    Adverb

    (er)
  • In a lively and vigorous way

    • Derived terms

    * sprightliness

    See also

    * lively * vigor * gay * vivacious

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