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sprightly

adjective
 
 
/ˈspraɪt.li/

Definition

(especially of old people) energetic and in good health: He's a sprightly old man of 75.Energetic and livelyDescribing people who are oldThe elderly sprightliness
 
 
/-nəs/ noun [U]
Describing people who are oldThe elderlyExcitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm
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