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Sprightliness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sprightliness

 

[ ˈspraɪtlinəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

noun

The quality of being animated or lively; vivacity.

Synonyms

animation, energy, liveliness, vivacity

Examples of usage

  • She had a sprightliness in her step that was contagious.
  • His sprightliness and enthusiasm were evident in everything he did.
Context #2 | Noun

noun

Liveliness or energy in action or expression.

Synonyms

dynamism, vibrancy, vitality, zest

Examples of usage

  • Her sprightliness on stage captivated the audience.
  • The painting captured the essence of sprightliness in its colors and movement.

Translations

Translations of the word "sprightliness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vivacidade

🇮🇳 जीवंतता

🇩🇪 Lebhaftigkeit

🇮🇩 kegembiraan

🇺🇦 жвавість

🇵🇱 żywotność

🇯🇵 活発さ (kappatsu-sa)

🇫🇷 vivacité

🇪🇸 vivacidad

🇹🇷 canlılık

🇰🇷 활기 (hwalgil)

🇸🇦 الحيوية

🇨🇿 živost

🇸🇰 živost

🇨🇳 活力 (huólì)

🇸🇮 živahnost

🇮🇸 lífseigla

🇰🇿 жандылық

🇬🇪 ცოცხალი (tsotskhali)

🇦🇿 canlılıq

🇲🇽 vivacidad

Etymology

The word 'sprightliness' originated from the combination of 'sprite' and the suffix '-liness'. 'Sprite' comes from the Old French 'esprit', meaning spirit. Over time, 'sprightliness' evolved to represent a sense of liveliness, energy, and animation. The term has been used in English literature to convey the idea of a lively and spirited quality in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,812 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.