Sprightlier: meaning, definitions and examples
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sprightlier
[ ˈspraɪt.lɪər ]
describing personality
Sprightlier is a comparative form of the adjective sprightly, which means lively, animated, or full of energy. It typically describes someone who is more active and spirited than others. The term is often used to convey a sense of vivacity or cheerfulness.
Synonyms
animated, bouncy, energetic, lively, vivacious.
Examples of usage
- The sprightlier members of the group led the way with enthusiasm.
- She became sprightlier with every cup of coffee she drank.
- The sprightlier children ran around the playground with joy.
Translations
Translations of the word "sprightlier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais animado
- mais alegre
- mais vivaz
🇮🇳 ज्यादा चंचल
- ज़्यादा जीवंत
- ज़्यादा उत्साही
🇩🇪 lebhafter
- lebendig
- fröhlicher
🇮🇩 lebih ceria
- lebih hidup
- lebih lincah
🇺🇦 більш жвавий
- більш веселий
- більш енергійний
🇵🇱 bardziej żywiołowy
- bardziej radosny
- bardziej energiczny
🇯🇵 より元気な
- より活発な
- より陽気な
🇫🇷 plus vivant
- plus joyeux
- plus enjoué
🇪🇸 más animado
- más alegre
- más vivaz
🇹🇷 daha canlı
- daha neşeli
- daha hareketli
🇰🇷 더 활기찬
- 더 명랑한
- 더 생기 있는
🇸🇦 أكثر حيوية
- أكثر بهجة
- أكثر نشاطًا
🇨🇿 živější
- veselější
- čilejší
🇸🇰 živší
- veselší
- čilejší
🇨🇳 更加活泼
- 更加快乐
- 更加生动
🇸🇮 bolj živahen
- bolj vesel
- bolj energičen
🇮🇸 líkari
- lifandi
- fyndnari
🇰🇿 одан да сергек
- одан да қуанышты
- одан да белсенді
🇬🇪 მეტად ცოცხალი
- მეტად მხიარული
- მეტად ენერგიული
🇦🇿 daha canlı
- daha şən
- daha enerjili
🇲🇽 más animado
- más alegre
- más vivaz
Etymology
The word 'sprightly' is derived from the Middle English 'sprightli,' which itself comes from 'sprite,' referring to a supernatural entity or spirit. The adjective became associated with lively and quick-moving characteristics over time. The '-ier' suffix is commonly used in English to form the comparative of adjectives, indicating a greater degree of the quality described. Thus, 'sprightlier' relates specifically to someone who exhibits even more liveliness or energy than someone who is simply 'sprightly.' This transformation in meaning reflects a broader tendency in English to develop more nuanced degrees of description, allowing speakers to convey subtle differences in behavior and personality.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,859, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.