Spright″ly (–ly̆), a. [Compar.Sprightlier (–lĭ‐ẽr); superl.Sprightliest.] [See Sprite.] Sprightlike, or spiritlike; lively; brisk; animated; vigorous; airy; gay; as, a sprightly youth; a sprightly air; a sprightly dance. “Sprightly wit and love inspires.” Dryden.
The sprightly Sylvia trips along the green. Pope.