sprightful

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprightful
Adjective
  • Eventually, the movement realized that using the old instruments in sprightly, imaginative and contemporary ways instead made the music sound newly vital, and even more so when the staging was startlingly up to date.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
  • Plus, nearby, do check out the Nice Pam Hotel as well—a more youthful and modern offering designed in sprightly shades of pastels.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • The best managers know starting pitching is vital to postseason success, and the Blue Jays have a chance to make a deep run this year.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Quality service and exceeding customer expectations are vital to winning back repeat customers and withstanding the test of time in a competitive market.
    Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Google has also begun rolling out two powerful filters for album searches.
    Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • That cell is reportedly allied with one of the two main factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, according to the University of San Diego’s Justice in Mexico project.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • But when a vivacious young female teacher arrives, and the townspeople begin imagining a romantic match, his life comes apart.
    Philip Metres July 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
  • Combine all this with its vivacious powerplant, and I was taken aback by how effortless and daily-ready this monster was to drive.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • The energetic period piece follows five young and wealthy American women in the 1870s, who travel to London searching for husbands.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Carpenter was the epitome of poise, delivering an energetic and entertaining performance on stage while controlling the moment with a quick wit between songs.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Golden beer, warm waffles, and spirited festivals mark the rhythm of Belgian life—sweet, savory, and steeped in tradition.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • From $465 per night. Perks: Affordable, unique design, vintage build For those who love a spirited stay, this cabin was built in 1940’s and is decorated with all the bohemian inclinations of California desert people.
    Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • As one of several interactive experiences, guests will be able to spin a 3D prize wheel with Luigi, Lavazza’s animated robot, for a chance to win keepsake merch and coffee prizes.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • An animated CoComelon film from Universal Pictures is in the works for release the same year.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Unlike Trump, they aren’t charmed by the Kremlin’s tough guy.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Yermak’s been a pivotal conduit for Ukraine in negotiating with the U.S. and its European allies, particularly in pushing for tougher sanctions on Russia.
    Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Sprightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprightful. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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