Definition of: sprightly

(sprīt′lē) adjective ·li·er, ·li·est
Full of animation and spirits; vivacious; lively.
—adverb Spiritedly; briskly; gaily.
—spright′li·ness noun Synonyms: airy, animated, brisk, bustling, cheerful, lively, nimble, spry, vivacious. The sprightly display a cheerful, pleasing lightness and quickness, spiritlike; lively has a similar meaning, as abounding in cheerful life. The brisk and bustling are full of stir, the former generally to some purpose. See ACTIVE, AIRY, CHEERFUL, HAPPY, NIMBLE, VIVACIOUS, VIVID.