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sprightliness

 
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n. (-lĭ*nĕs)

The quality or state of being sprightly; liveliness; life; briskness; vigor; activity; gayety; vivacity.

In dreams, observe with what a sprightliness and alacrity does she [the soul] exert herself!
Addison.
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noun

    Capacity or power for work or vigorous activity: animation, energy, force, might, potency, power, puissance, steam, strength. Informal get-up-and-go, go, pep, peppiness, zip. See action/inaction.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: animation and energy in action or expression
  Synonyms: liveliness, life, spirit

 
 
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