Leaden and Sprightly

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Leaden adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

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Sprightly is an antonym for leaden.

Nearby Word: lead

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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Leaden is an antonym for sprightly.

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Sprightly and Leaden. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/leaden/sprightly

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