sprightly

Example Sentences

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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

Though Godard later came to be synonymous with turgid, obtuse cinema, “Nouvelle Vague” is the opposite: a sprightly, effervescent ode to moviemaking as semi-controlled mischief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

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

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025

The current Senate Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer, is a sprightly 74.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2025

Three sprightly figures whirled madly in her head—hours filled with Uncle Jack and Dill dancing to preposterous measures blacked out the coming of tomorrow with tomorrow’s troubles.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee