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Spritely vs Sprightly - What's the difference?

spritely | sprightly |

As adjectives the difference between spritely and sprightly

is that spritely is of or relating to a sprite while sprightly is animated, vivacious, or gay; lively.

As adverbs the difference between spritely and sprightly

is that spritely is in a manner reminiscent of a sprite while sprightly is in a lively and vigorous way.

spritely

English

Etymology 1

From .

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or relating to a sprite.
  • Sprightly

    • Etymology 2

    From .

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a manner reminiscent of a sprite.

    • Anagrams

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    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

    Anagrams

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