springly

Pertaining to or characteristic of spring; vernal.

Adjective

  1. Pertaining to or characteristic of spring; vernal.
    • How fragrant are the scenes where late did reign Old hoary winter with his shiv'ring train! The beach in all its springly garb array'd, How gay its form how grateful is its shade […] - 1741, The London Magazine, and...
    • […] Of springly blossoms they've glean'd the best, And on the wayside reclined to rest. - 1849, The Ladies' Garland and Family Wreath, volume 15, page 117:
    • Silhouette cut-outs to beautify the room in springly fashion. - 1933, International Journal of Religious Education, volume 10, page 26:

Origin

From spring + -ly. Compare English springlike.

Forms

more springly most springly