sprightly
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Its cast is exactly the sprightly ensemble needed to land its what-if laughs.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
This delightful production, directed with a sprightly touch by Robert Falls, who led the Goodman for 35 years, glitters with the incisive wit that was a hallmark of Mr. Greenberg’s writing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
The legs have not looked as sprightly as they once did.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025
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
He threw me into the greatest confusion by laughing heartily and replying in a very sprightly manner, “No, to be sure; you’re right.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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