sprightful

adjective

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  1. sprightly
  2. vital
  3. powerful
  4. vivacious
  5. energetic
  6. spirited
  7. animated
  8. tough
Adjective
  • In this sprightly sequel to the 2018 hit, Harrelson has a blast as a deranged killer who is transformed into the monstrous Carnage, a symbiote as powerful as Venom.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 14 July 2024
  • Through a melodic flow of political parlance and an impressive stable of sprightly actors, creator Debora Cahn stages a spirited play about political relationships — and relationship politics — that never feels stodgy or stupefying, despite an ungodly amount of dialogue.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of sprightly
Adjective
  • The team hoped the animals could particularly help within bringing to the surface vital, fertilizing microorganisms such as endosymbiotic rhizobial bacteria and Mycorrhizal fungi.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • SpaceX has become an increasingly vital partner to NASA and the U.S. Defense Department, with contracts worth billions.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of vital
Adjective
  • Choose a purifier powerful enough to cycle the air in your space multiple times per hour for best results.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Despite having written a diverse range of books over the years, from a mediaeval crime story to a powerful tale about Alzheimer's, Harvey hasn't received much recognition.
    Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • That same day, Mars will enter vivacious Leo, energizing your seventh house of relationships and partnerships.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • During this time, the vivacious actress go-go danced on such hit music series as Shindig! and Hullabaloo and played a stumbling Statue of Liberty on roller skates in a 1970 summer show at Disneyland.
    Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of vivacious
Adjective
  • Kamala Harris Oakland’s VP ran an energetic campaign.
    Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • In fact, scientists suspect that the magnetosphere coaxes Triton’s energetic particles to cross over to Neptune’s atmosphere and excite auroral flares on the planet.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • The melodramatic Bea often takes potshots at spirited newcomer Ndidi (the deft Aisha Sougou) over coveted customers in some of the play’s funniest moments.
    Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The show's 2024 Halloween edition comes after last year's spirited broadcast, which featured 50 costume changes, from a scene inspired by Ghost to a hybrid of The Golden Bachelor and The White Lotus.
    EW.com, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of spirited
Adjective
  • The 2024 crime comedy Bad Boys: Ride or Die placed No. 9 on the Netflix U.S. Top 10 Movies chart, while the 2015 animated blockbuster Minions finished at No. 10.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Siblings and Hollywood royalty Anjelica and Danny Huston are teaming on a new project, The Christmas Witch Trial of La Befana, a hybrid animated and live-action feature film that is currently shooting in Los Angeles and Ontario, Canada.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • The Buffs need to find a way to grind out tough yards on the ground, especially late.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Bosa confirmed Wednesday that playing through a hip injury last game was the toughest pain he’s endured in 5 1/2 seasons.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of tough
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