Definition

In a way that is lively and bouncy, like a spring.

Example

The children jumped springily on the trampoline.

Conversation

Did you see how the kids were playing in the park yesterday?

Yeah, they were running around so springily!

It looked like they were having the time of their lives.

Totally! I wish I could have that kind of energy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Springily → It is formed from "spring" (from Old English *springan*, meaning to leap or jump) and "-ily" (a suffix forming adverbs meaning in a manner of). The word "springily" means in a manner that is lively or bouncy, like a spring.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'spring' which means to leap or jump, and remember that 'springily' describes doing something in a lively, bouncing manner.

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