spritely
/ˈspɹaɪtli/
spritely adjective: of or relating to a sprite. Also the alternative spelling of sprightly.
Adjective
spritely (comparative spritelier, superlative spriteliest)
- Of or relating to a sprite.
Adverb
spritely (comparative more spritely, superlative most spritely)
- In a manner reminiscent of a sprite.
Also used as
spritely is also the alternative spelling of sprightly.
Forms of spritely
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | spritelier |
| superlative | spriteliest |
| Adverb | |
| comparative | more spritely |
| superlative | most spritely |
Origin of spritely
From sprite + -ly.
From sprite + -ly (adverb suffix).
Words formed from spritely
Words that rhyme with spritely
Questions about spritely
- What does spritely mean?
- Spritely means of or relating to a sprite.
- What part of speech is spritely?
- Spritely can be an adjective or an adverb.
- How do you pronounce spritely?
- Spritely is pronounced /ˈspɹaɪtli/.
Words near spritely in the dictionary
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