sprightliness
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- animation and energy in action or expression“it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it”Synonyms: livelinesslifespirit
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Sprightliness \Spright"li*ness\ (-l[i^]*n[e^]s), n. The quality or state of being sprightly; liveliness; life; briskness; vigor; activity; gayety; vivacity. [1913 Webster]
In dreams, observe with what a sprightliness and alacrity does she [the soul] exert herself! --Addison. [1913 Webster]