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sprightlinesses

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spright⋅ly

  [sprahyt-lee] adjective, -li⋅er, -li⋅est, adverb
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–adjective
1. animated, vivacious, or gay; lively.
–adverb
2. in a sprightly manner.
Origin:
1590–1600; spright (sp. var. of sprite ) + -ly

Related forms:
spright⋅li⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. spirited, blithe, buoyant, spry.
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sprightly 
1596, from spright, early 16c. variant of sprite.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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