spritely en · ADJ · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ˈspɹaɪtli/
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Etymology tree English sprite Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-West Germanic *-līk Old English -līċ Middle English -ly English -ly English spritely From sprite + -ly.
Meanings
- Of or relating to a sprite.
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of sprightly.
alt of sprightly
Many of Porter's lyrics display a charming, playful irony, a sense of amused mischief and the insight of an outsider, a romantic observer. All that and more is cleverly and meticulously wedded to inventive music and rhythms, a unique blend of spritely intelligence and artful craftsmanship.
1991 December 1, Rudy Grillo, “Who's The Top?”, in Gay Community News, volume 19, number 20, page 8:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spritelier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| spriteliest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |