SPRIGHTLINESS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

sprightliness

noun

Definition of sprightliness

as in vigorousness

the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity the sprightliness of the young girl made us tired just watching her

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Noun

However, the displays produced artifact images called burn-in and the brightness of the OLED displays degraded quickly when the displays were operated at high brightness levels when used in the daytime.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Compared with the other three models, the Boom Air has the lowest brightness.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

Thus, agency as a concept gained a greater liveliness, from passive effect to active incitement.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Over the summer, Lawrence, like other college cities, switches from the liveliness of young students to the day-to-day of residents who have made a life there.

— PJ Green June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026

Definition of liveliness

Noun

There’s an outdoor treatment pavilion, five additional treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, and a vitality pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Kasdan finds a way to acknowledge painful moments in Short’s life while emphasizing his incredible vitality and resilience.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of vitality

Noun

The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

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