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More sprightly
Answer for the clue "More sprightly ", 8 letters:
jauntier
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a. (en-comparative of: jaunty)
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Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Jaunty \Jaun"ty\, a. [Compar. Jauntier ; superl. Jauntiest .] [Formerly spelt janty, fr. F. gentil. See Gentle , and cf. Genty .] Airy; showy; finical; hence, characterized by an affected or fantastical manner.
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Usage examples of jauntier.
The stride of passengers off an airplane is always jauntier than the stride on.
One of the men gave a thumbs-up that looked a lot jauntier than anyone felt.
Halfway there, Piemur let out a sigh of relief and his face broke into the broadest of his happy grins, his step took on a jauntier bounce and his shoulders straightened.