a. [ Compar. Sprightlier superl. Sprightliest. ] [ See Sprite. ] Sprightlike, or spiritlike; lively; brisk; animated; vigorous; airy; gay; as, a sprightly youth; a sprightly air; a sprightly dance. “Sprightly wit and love inspires.” Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
The sprightly Sylvia trips along the green. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]