CEFR B1

sprightly

adjective

Meaning

Lively and energetic, especially in old age.

Examples

She looked remarkably sprightly for her 80 years.
He remained sprightly and active well into his nineties.

Synonyms: active, lively, vivacious, animated

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sprightly (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈspraɪtli/

Definition

Lively and energetic, especially in old age.

Examples

She looked remarkably sprightly for her 80 years.
He remained sprightly and active well into his nineties.
The music was upbeat and sprightly, making everyone want to dance.

Synonyms of sprightly

Words with a similar meaning to sprightly:

active
lively
vivacious
animated

Antonyms of sprightly

Words with the opposite meaning to sprightly:

feeble
lethargic

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