The difference between Airy and Sprightly

When used as adjectives, airy means consisting of air, whereas sprightly means animated, vivacious or gay.

Sprightly is also adverb with the meaning: in a lively and vigorous way.

check bellow for the other definitions of Airy and Sprightly

Airy as an adjective:

Consisting of air.

Examples:

"an airy substance; the airy parts of bodies"
Airy as an adjective:

Relating or belonging to air; high in air; aerial.

Examples:

"an airy flight"
Airy as an adjective:

Open to a free current of air; exposed to the air; breezy.

Examples:

"an airy situation"
Airy as an adjective:

Resembling air; thin; unsubstantial; not material; airlike.
Airy as an adjective:

Relating to the spirit or soul; delicate; graceful.

Examples:

"airy music"
Airy as an adjective:

Not based on reality; having no solid foundation

Examples:

"synonyms: empty trifling visionary"
Airy as an adjective:

light-hearted; vivacious

Examples:

"synonyms: sprightly flippant superficial"
Airy as an adjective:

Having an affected manner; being in the habit of putting on airs; affectedly grand.
Airy as an adjective (painting):

Having the light and aerial tints true to nature.

Sprightly as an adjective:

Animated, vivacious or gay; lively.
Sprightly as an adjective:

Full of life and vigor, especially with a light and springy step.
Sprightly as an adjective (especially, of an, old person):

Energetic and in good health.