'Sprightliness' definitions:
Definition of 'sprightliness'
(from WordNet)
noun
Animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it" [syn: liveliness, life, spirit, sprightliness]
Definition of 'Sprightliness'
From: GCIDE
- Sprightliness \Spright"li*ness\ (-l[i^]*n[e^]s), n. The quality or state of being sprightly; liveliness; life; briskness; vigor; activity; gayety; vivacity. [1913 Webster]
- In dreams, observe with what a sprightliness and alacrity does she [the soul] exert herself! --Addison. [1913 Webster]