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View usage for: (spraɪ) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]Someone, especially an old person, who is spry, is lively and active. The old gentleman was as spry as ever. Synonyms: active, sprightly, lively, quick More Synonyms of spry (spraɪ) adjectiveWord forms: spryer, spryest, sprier or spriestactive and brisk; nimble Derived forms spryly (ˈspryly) adverb spryness (ˈspryness) noun Word origin C18: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish dialect spragg sprig (spraɪ) adjectiveWord forms: ˈsprier or ˈspryer, ˈspriest or ˈspryest full of life; active, nimble, brisk, etc., esp. though elderly SIMILAR WORDS: ˈagile Derived forms spryly (ˈspryly) adverb spryness (ˈspryness) noun Word origin < Brit dial. sprey < Scand, as in Swed sprygg, lively Examples of 'spry' in a sentencespry Definition active and lively a spry old lady Synonyms Opposites slow , stiff , sluggish , inactive , lethargic , decrepit , doddering , awkward Additional synonymsDefinition quick in movement He is not as strong and agile as he was at 20. Synonyms nimble, active, quick, lively, swift, brisk, supple, sprightly, lithe, limber, spry, lissom(e) Definition lively and quick The horse broke into a brisk trot. Synonyms quick, lively, energetic, active, vigorous, animated, bustling, speedy, nimble, agile, sprightly, vivacious, spryDefinition vivacious or animated She had a sweet, lively personality. Synonyms animated, spirited, quick, keen, active, alert, dynamic, sparkling, vigorous, cheerful, energetic, outgoing, merry, upbeat (informal), brisk, bubbly, nimble, agile, perky, chirpy (informal), sparky, sprightly, vivacious, frisky, gay (old-fashioned), alive and kicking, spry, chipper (informal), blithe, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, full of pep (informal), blithesome, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed - sprout
- spruce
- spruce something or someone up
- spry
- spunk
- spur
- spurious
Additional synonymsDefinition agile and quick in movement Lily, who was light and nimble on her feet, was learning to tap-dance. Synonyms agile, active, lively, deft, proficient, sprightly, nippy (British, informal), spry, dexterousDefinition quick or nimble He's nippy, and well suited to badminton. Synonyms agile, fast, quick, active, lively, nimble, sprightly, spryDefinition nimble in one's movements or actions Synonyms nimble, flying, spirited, winged, keen, alert, lively, energetic, animated, agile, sprightly, vivacious, spryDefinition lively and active the sprightly 85-year-old president Synonyms lively, spirited, active, energetic, animated, brisk, nimble, agile, jaunty, gay (old-fashioned), perky, vivacious, spry, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Definition (of a person) moving and bending easily and gracefully Paul was incredibly supple and strong. Synonyms flexible, lithe, limber, lissom(e), loose-limbed |