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spright

sprite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sprahyt]
    • /spraɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sprahyt]
    • /spraɪt/

Definition of spright word

  • noun spright an elf, fairy, or goblin. 1

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Origin of spright

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English sprit < Old French esprit < Latin spīritus spirit

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Spright

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

spright popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

spright usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for spright

noun spright

  • ariel — an Arabian gazelle, Gazella arabica (or dama)
  • fay — a female given name, form of Faith.

adj spright

  • agile — Someone who is agile can move quickly and easily.

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