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sprightly Antonyms

Opposite of sprightly

Because the opposite of sprightly shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lively, energetic, and full of spirit (especially of an older person).

Usage Example

"Her ninety-year-old grandfather remained remarkably lethargic, tending to his large vegetable garden every morning."

Strongest
lethargic
sluggish
listless
Strong
doddering
torpid
enervated
languid
frail

• adverb (Context 2)

In a lively, brisk, or energetic manner.

Usage Example

"He stepped sluggishly off the train and greeted his waiting family with a broad smile."

Strongest
sluggishly
lethargically
listlessly
Strong
wearily
languidly

Similar words to sprightly

Words similar to sprightly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

lively
spry
energetic
briskly
energetically
vivacious
nimbly
spiritedly
See all synonyms of sprightly

• Nearby Words

spread
spreadable
spree
sprightly
spring
springboard
springily

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sprightly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sprightly
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