IPA: //spraɪt//
KK: /spright/
A small, playful creature often associated with nature, similar to a fairy or elf.
The children believed that a spright lived in the old oak tree in their backyard.
The word 'spright' originates from Middle English 'sprit', which is derived from Old English 'spriht', meaning a spirit or sprite. It refers to a supernatural being or a lively spirit.
Think of 'sprit' as a lively spirit or supernatural being, which helps you remember that 'spright' refers to a spirited or lively entity.