sprightly

/ˈspɹaɪtli/adj
High School
1

Animated, gay, or vivacious; lively, spirited.

2

Of a person: full of life and vigour, especially with a light and springy step.

3

Especially of an older person: energetic and in good health; spry.

4

Of or relating to a sprite; ghostly, spectral.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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