sprightly

Example Sentences

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Ms. Lewin has written a sprightly account of writers’ rooms on both sides of the Atlantic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Its cast is exactly the sprightly ensemble needed to land its what-if laughs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Teenage star Yamal underwhelmed in last week's defeat by Real Madrid after coming back from a groin issue, but looked more sprightly against Elche.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

The sprightly 72-year-old is a familiar and much-loved figure in the neighbourhood.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025

Albus Dumbledore was walking toward him, sprightly and upright, wearing sweeping robes of midnight blue.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling