Sprightliness: meaning, definitions and examples
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sprightliness
[ ˈspraɪtlinəs ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.
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