characterized by mental or emotional intensity; vivid
5.
having a striking effect on the mind or senses
6.
refreshing
a lively breeze
7.
springy or bouncy or encouraging springiness
a lively ball
8.
(of a boat or ship) readily responsive to the helm
adverb also: livelily
9.
in a brisk manner
step lively
10. look lively
sprightful in American English
(ˈspraitfəl)
adjective
sprightly
Word origin
[1585–95; spright (sp. var. of sprite) + -ful]This word is first recorded in the period 1585–95. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: aberration, competence, corridor, naturalize, puzzle-ful is a suffix meaning “full of,” “characterized by” (shameful; beautiful; careful; thoughtful); “tending to,” “able to” (wakeful; harmful); or “as much as will fill” (spoonful)