springly
springly adjective: pertaining to or characteristic of spring; vernal.
Adjective
springly (comparative more springly, superlative most springly)
- Pertaining to or characteristic of spring; vernal.
- How fragrant are the scenes where late did reign
Old hoary winter with his shiv'ring train!
The beach in all its springly garb array'd,
How gay its form how grateful is its shade […]1741, The London Magazine, and Monthly Chronologer, volume 13, page 98 - […] Of springly blossoms they've glean'd the best, And on the wayside reclined to rest.1849, The Ladies' Garland and Family Wreath, volume 15, page 117
- How fragrant are the scenes where late did reign
Examples of springly in a sentence
- Silhouette cut-outs to beautify the room in springly fashion.1933, International Journal of Religious Education, volume 10, page 26:
- I often wonder ... the official date of spring is, spring never is officially here until Allegra has her annual springly hot spot.1958, Pure-bred Dogs, American Kennel Gazette:
- The lawns are dotted with springly parties, representing the society of every Southern, and latterly of most of the Northern and Western states.1990, The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Magazine:
- While this might seem like the time to get out into the yard and start performing all kinds of springly tasks, reconsider.1995, Jeff Ball, Liz Ball, Smart Yard:
Forms of springly
| comparative | more springly |
|---|---|
| superlative | most springly |
Origin of springly
From spring + -ly. Compare English springlike.
Questions about springly
- What does springly mean?
- Springly means pertaining to or characteristic of spring; vernal.
- How do you use springly in a sentence?
- Silhouette cut-outs to beautify the room in springly fashion.
- What part of speech is springly?
- Springly is an adjective.
Words near springly in the dictionary
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