Fay
Fay adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.
Usage example: with her slight build and perky manner, the actress was usually cast as the fay young woman who charms all the men in town
Sprightly and fay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sprightly" instead an adjective "Fay".
Nearby Word: faye
Sprightly
Sprightly adjective - Having much high-spirited energy and movement.
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