a. [ Spright sprite + full. ] Full of spirit or of life; spirited; earnest; vivacious; lively; brisk; nimble; gay. [ Obs. ] -- Spright"ful*ly, adv. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster]

-- Spright"ful*ness, n. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Spoke like a sprightful noble gentleman. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Steeds sprightful as the light. Cowley. [ 1913 Webster ]