Synonyms of sprightly
7 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for sprightly is dynamic. Other synonyms of sprightly are energetic, high-spirited, spright, active and mettlesome. The opposite of sprightly is melancholy.
Synonyms and similar words for sprightly
adjectiveAnimated, gay, or vivacious; lively, spirited.
- energetic
- high-spirited
- spright Australia, US
adjectiveOf a person: full of life and vigour, especially with a light and springy step.
- active
- dynamicPowerful; energetic.
- mettlesomeMarked by mettle or bravery; courageous.
- vivacious
Opposite of sprightly
adjectiveAnimated, gay, or vivacious; lively, spirited.
Meaning of sprightly
- adjective Animated, gay, or vivacious; lively, spirited.
- adjective Of a person: full of life and vigour, especially with a light and springy step.
- adjective Especially of an older person: energetic and in good health; spry.
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Questions about synonyms of sprightly
- What is another word for sprightly?
- Sprightly has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dynamic, energetic, high-spirited, spright, active, mettlesome and vivacious.
- What is the opposite of sprightly?
- The opposite of sprightly is melancholy.
- What does sprightly mean?
- Sprightly means animated, gay, or vivacious; lively, spirited.
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