SPRIGHTFUL Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

sprightful

adjective

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Adjective

With the sprightly energy of a schoolboy, Jean-Paul Doron bounds into an empty creek, his red suede shoes scraping pale rocks.

— Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026
The downsides are the higher cost, a heavier weight and a less sprightly bounce.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Definition of sprightly

Adjective

Charles Bradshaw, community plans and liaison officer at Naval Base Coronado, said the bridge preserves vital defense access as part of the strategic highway network.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
But Rose explains that this vital inpatient care could cost the family as much as $10,000 a day.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of vital

Adjective

Experts said it was most likely caused by a partial glacier collapse that sent tons of ice and rock crashing down into the valley below, setting off a powerful landslide.

— Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Hacking incident Hugging Face was recently at the center of a hacking incident that raised concerns about the rapid evolution of powerful AI and cybersecurity tools.

— April Roach, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of powerful

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As the sun dips below the horizon, a fleet of onlookers on jet skis and boats idle on the water to catch a peek of the vivacious scene.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
He’s often undermined though sometimes surprised by the series’ runaway favorite Esmeralda, played by a vivacious Sabrina Impacciatore.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of vivacious

Adjective

Both bands, originating from the Chicagoland area, delivered energetic sets to an enthusiastic crowd.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The gregarious and media-savvy Hilton has been waging an energetic and effervescent run for governor, with multiple appearances a day and frequent updates to his cheeky social media accounts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of energetic

Adjective

Scenes like these played out every day during my month-long visit, showcasing a spirited and diverse community rather than one at risk of total desolation.

— Liz Provencher, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Her latest record, Confessions II, celebrated as her best album in 20 years and a spirited follow-up to 2005’s Confessions on a Dance Floor, was accompanied by a short film that led to this wealth of nominations.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of spirited

Adjective

With men on first and third and nobody out that inning, second baseman Jackson Holliday fielded a tough grounder and threw to second, but shortstop Gunnar Henderson dropped the ball for an error and everyone was safe.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
As for footwear sales in the region, the second quarter saw a slowdown of sales of high-heat product, alongside tougher comparatives and ongoing softness in end-of-cycle footwear product lines.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

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