Sprite

Pronunciation: /spraɪt/

Definitions of sprite

noun a computer graphic that may be moved on-screen and otherwise manipulated as a single entity

Example Sentences

A1 I like to drink lemon-lime sprite when I'm thirsty.

A2 The sprite in the video game is a small, agile character.

B1 The artist painted a beautiful sprite of a fairy in the forest.

B2 The company redesigned their logo with a modern sprite image.

C1 The sprite of the character was animated using advanced CGI technology.

C2 The developer created intricate sprites for the new video game, showcasing their attention to detail.

Examples of sprite in a Sentence

formal The artist painted a beautiful sprite in the fantasy landscape.

informal I love drinking a cold sprite on a hot summer day.

slang That sprite at the party was so bubbly and fun.

figurative Her spirit was like a sprite, always full of energy and joy.

Grammatical Forms of sprite

• past tense: sprited
• plural: sprites
• comparative: more sprite
• superlative: most sprite
• present tense: spriting
• future tense: will sprite
• perfect tense: have sprited
• continuous tense: is spriting
• singular: sprite
• positive degree: sprite
• infinitive: to sprite
• gerund: spriting
• participle: sprited

Origin and Evolution of sprite

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'sprite' originated in the Middle Ages in Europe, where it was used to describe a supernatural being or spirit.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'sprite' has evolved to refer to a small, mischievous supernatural being or a computer graphics term for a two-dimensional image or animation that is integrated into a larger scene.