Sprightly and Sluggishly
Opposite meaning words
Sprightly
Sprightly adverb - In a quick and spirited manner.
Usage example: every morning the elderly couple sprightly sets out on a walk
Sluggishly is an antonym for sprightly.
Sluggishly
Sluggishly adverb - At a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected.
Sprightly is an antonym for sluggishly.
Nearby Words: sluggish, sluggishness
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