Sprightly and Tardily

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Sprightly adverb - In a quick and spirited manner.

Usage example: every morning the elderly couple sprightly sets out on a walk

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Tardily is an antonym for sprightly.

Tardily adverb - After the due, usual, or proper time.

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Sprightly is an antonym for tardily.

Nearby Words: tardy, tardiness

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