Sprightly and Sleepy

Opposite meaning words

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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Sleepy is an antonym for sprightly.

Sleepy adjective - Slow to move or act.

Usage example: a sleepy little town on the coast

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Sprightly is an antonym for sleepy.

Nearby Words: sleep, sleeping, sleeper, sleepless, sleepiness

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