spritely

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈspɹaɪtli/
  • Rhymes: -aɪtli

Etymology 1

From sprite + -ly.

Adjective

spritely (comparative spritelier, superlative spriteliest)

  1. Of or relating to a sprite.
  2. Alternative spelling of sprightly.
    • 1991 December 1, Rudy Grillo, “Who's The Top?”, in Gay Community News, volume 19, number 20, page 8:
      Many of Porter's lyrics display a charming, playful irony, a sense of amused mischief and the insight of an outsider, a romantic observer. All that and more is cleverly and meticulously wedded to inventive music and rhythms, a unique blend of spritely intelligence and artful craftsmanship.

Etymology 2

From sprite + -ly (adverb suffix).

Adverb

spritely (comparative more spritely, superlative most spritely)

  1. In a manner reminiscent of a sprite.

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