Sprightliness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sprightliness

[ ˈspraɪtlinəs ]

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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.

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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

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.