spritely

Full of energy

Spritely means lively, energetic, or nimble—typically describing someone who moves or acts with surprising vigor, especially for their age: She remained spritely well into her eighties.

The word is a variant spelling of sprightly, which is more common.

Both suggest cheerful animation and light, quick movement.

energetic

vivacious

Attractively energetic and enthusiastic

  • spryLively despite years
  • animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
  • peppyEnergetic and cheerful

bubbly · lively · exuberant · vigorous · jaunty · perky · effervescent · zippy · brisk · chipper

Opposites
energy and vitality

spritelysluggish

Slow and inactive

lethargic · weary · listless · torpid · exhausted

manner of movement

spritelyplodding

Moving slowly, heavily

lumbering · ponderous · leaden · heavy-footed · clumsy

spirit and mood

spritelydispirited

Having lost heart

lifeless · dull · morose · glum · dejected

Phrases
Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G