Definition

More lively and full of energy than someone or something else.

Example

The sprightlier puppy was always jumping around and playing with the children.

Conversation

I noticed you seem a bit sprightlier today than usual.

Yeah, I finally got a good night's sleep last night!

That's great to hear! I think a good rest can really make you feel sprightlier in the morning.

Absolutely! I feel ready to tackle the day now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sprightlier** → It is formed from "sprightly" (from Middle English *sprightli*, meaning lively or full of spirit) and the comparative suffix "-er" (meaning more). The word "sprightlier" means more lively or more full of spirit than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'full of spirit' ('sprightly') and the '-er' means they are 'more' so. This helps you remember that 'sprightlier' describes someone who is more lively.

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