sprightful


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spright·ful

(sprīt′fəl)
adj.
Full of life; sprightly.
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sprightful

or

spriteful

adj
archaic lively
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spright•ly

(ˈspraɪt li)

adj. -li•er, -li•est,
adv. adj.
1. animated; buoyant; lively.
adv.
2. in a sprightly manner.
[1590–1600; spright (sp. variant of sprite) + -ly]
spright′li•ness, n.
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Ten years almost the place I did retain And glean'd great Bacchus blood from France and Spain, Few ships my visitation did escape That brought the sprightful liquor of the grape.
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A happy little boy, youthfully sprightful, the bright and serene soul visible through his skin.
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