Dictionary entry

Sprightful

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Spright″ful (–fụl), a. [Spright sprite + full.] Full of spirit or of life; earnest; vivacious; lively; brisk; nimble; gay. — Spright″ful‐ly, adv.Shak.

— Spright″ful‐ness, n.

Spoke like a sprightful noble gentleman. Shak.

Steeds sprightful as the light. Cowley.