sprightful

[ sprahyt-fuhl ]

adjective

1. sprightly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sprightful¹

1585–95; spright (spelling variant of sprite ) + -ful

Example Sentences

The sheep person helped her off; and they stood throwing each other sentences all sprightful and sagacious for a while.

From Project Gutenberg

His poetic effusions were homely and graphic, both in their sprightful humour and more tender sentiment.

From Project Gutenberg