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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

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Sprightly

Spright'ful-ly, adv.

adverb

(sprît'-), adv. In a sprightful manner; briskly; vigorously. [Obs.] Shak.

Spright'ly, a.

adjective

(sprīt'-), a. Spirit-like, or spright-like; lively; brisk; animated; vigorous; airy; gay; as, a sprightly youth; a sprightly air; a sprightly dance. “Sprightly wit and love inspires.” Dryden.

The sprightly Sylvia trips along the green. Pope.