sprightliness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈspraɪt.li.nəs/ us/ˈspraɪt.li.nəs/
老当益壮,精神矍铄
the quality of being energetic and in good health, especially when you are old
Due to his sprightliness, everyone thought he was much younger than he actually was. 他矍铄敏捷,大家都以为他比实际年龄年轻很多。
He walked off slowly with none of his usual sprightliness. 他慢慢地走了出去,没有了往日的矍铄。
See: sprightly
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- Her inexhaustible sprightliness is still there.
- I was envious of his sprightliness and of the astonishing range of his activities.
- This diet could explain the longevity and sprightliness of the islanders.