† ˈspritelike,a.Obs. [f. as prec.] Resembling a sprite or that of a sprite. c1611Chapman Iliad xxi. 18 The Worthy,..spritelike, did with his sword aduance Vp to the riuer.1658Rowland tr.Moufet's Theat. Ins. 924 Such spritelike courage hath Nature planted in them.