Main Entry: spright·ly

Pronunciation: \-lē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): spright·li·er; spright·li·est

Etymology: obsolete spright (sprite), alteration of sprite

Date: 1596

1 : marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited <a sprightly musical>
2 : having a distinctively piquant taste : zesty <a sprightly salsa>

synonyms see lively

— spright·li·ness noun

— sprightly adverb