noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of being sprightly. uncountable, usually

   "‘Nothing’s the matter, bless you, Master Davy dear!’ she answered, assuming an air of sprightliness."

2. 2
   animation and energy in action or expression wordnet

Synonyms

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animal spiritsanimationanimationeffervescenceelanenergy

Example

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"‘Nothing’s the matter, bless you, Master Davy dear!’ she answered, assuming an air of sprightliness."

Etymology

From sprightly + -ness.

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