'Sprightful' definitions:

Definition of 'Sprightful'

From: GCIDE
  • Sprightful \Spright"ful\ (-f[.u]l), a. [Spright sprite + full.] Full of spirit or of life; spirited; earnest; vivacious; lively; brisk; nimble; gay. [Obs.] -- {Spright"ful*ly}, adv. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster] -- {Spright"ful*ness}, n. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Spoke like a sprightful noble gentleman. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Steeds sprightful as the light. --Cowley. [1913 Webster]

Words containing 'Sprightful'