The difference between Lively and Sprightly

When used as adverbs, lively means vigorously, whereas sprightly means in a lively and vigorous way.

When used as adjectives, lively means full of life, whereas sprightly means animated, vivacious or gay.

check bellow for the other definitions of Lively and Sprightly

  1. Lively as an adjective:

    Full of life; energetic.

  2. Lively as an adjective:

    Bright; vivid; glowing; strong; vigorous.

  3. Lively as an adjective (archaic):

    Endowed with or manifesting life; living.

  4. Lively as an adjective (archaic):

    Representing life; lifelike.

  5. Lively as an adjective (archaic):

    Airy; animated; spirited.

  6. Lively as an adjective (of [[beer]]):

    Fizzy; foamy; tending to produce a large head in the glass.

  1. Lively as a noun (nautical, informal):

  1. Lively as an adverb:

    Vigorously.

  2. Lively as an adverb:

    Vibrantly, vividly.

  3. Lively as an adverb (obsolete):

    In a lifelike manner.

  1. Sprightly as an adjective:

    Animated, vivacious or gay; lively.

  2. Sprightly as an adjective:

    Full of life and vigor, especially with a light and springy step.

  3. Sprightly as an adjective (especially, of an, old person):

    Energetic and in good health.

  1. Sprightly as an adverb:

    In a lively and vigorous way.

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