A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray. / An ornament resembling a small shoot or twig. / One of the separate pieces of lace fastened on a ground in applique lace.

To decorate with sprigs, or with representations of sprigs, as in embroidery or pottery.

plural of sprig

simple past tense and past participle of sprig

present participle of sprig

ornamentation in the form of sprigs or sprays

plural of sprigging

Animated, gay, or vivacious; lively, spirited. / Of a person: full of life and vigour, especially with a light and springy step. / Especially of an older person: energetic and in good health; spry.

In a lively and vigorous way; sprightlily.

The property of being sprightly.