sprightly

IPA/ˈspraɪtli/
KK[sprˈaɪtli]IPA/ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly — 形容詞

  • sprightlypositive
  • sprightliercomparative
  • sprightliestsuperlative

1. full of energy, liveliness, and a light, quick way of moving — especially used t

1.形容詞B2
釋義

精神奕奕

充滿活力與朝氣，尤指年長者

full of energy, liveliness, and a light, quick way of moving — especially used to describe an older person who stays active and healthy

例句

At eighty-two, Beatrix still walks three miles every morning — she is remarkably sprightly.

八十二歲的 Beatrix 每天清晨仍步行三英里，精神奕奕。

predicative: be + remarkably sprightly

The sprightly old gardener weeded the entire flower bed before lunch.

那位精神奕奕的老園丁在午飯前就把整片花圃的雜草拔完了。

常見搭配
  • sprightly old man
  • sprightly old lady
  • remarkably sprightly
  • still sprightly
同義詞
  • lively

    more general; no age association

  • energetic

    focuses on physical power and stamina, not lightness

  • vivacious

    more formal; often describes a woman with magnetic social energy

  • spirited

    suggests courage and determination alongside energy

反義詞

用法筆記

Typically describes an older person who remains surprisingly energetic. Also used for anything brisk and lively — a tune, a step, a conversation. Carries a light, nimble connotation rather than raw power.

常見錯誤

The sprightly toddler ran around the playground.
The energetic toddler ran around the playground.
sprightly is normally reserved for older people or things; for young children, 'energetic' or 'lively' is more natural.

同根字

  • sprightliness
    名詞C1

常見搭配

副詞搭配

  • remarkably sprightly
  • surprisingly sprightly
  • still sprightly