Inanimate and Sprightly

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Inanimate adjective - Lacking animate awareness or sensation.

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Sprightly is an antonym for inanimate.

Nearby Word: inanimation

Sprightly adjective - Having much high-spirited energy and movement.

Usage example: a sprightly child who often claims to be too tired to move when it's time to do chores

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Inanimate is an antonym for sprightly.

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