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sprightly Synonyms

Another word for sprightly

Choosing another word for sprightly depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 lively, tending to his large vegetable garden every morning."

Strongest
lively
spry
energetic
Strong
spirited
vivacious
agile
nimble
perky
brisk
jaunty

• adverb (Context 2)

In a lively, brisk, or energetic manner.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
briskly
energetically
Strong
nimbly
spiritedly
jauntily
vivaciously

Opposites of sprightly

The opposite of sprightly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sluggishly
lethargic
sluggish
lethargically
listless
listlessly
enervated
torpid
See all opposites of sprightly

• Nearby Words

spree
sprekelia
sprig
sprightly
spring
spring beauty
spring onion

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