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View usage for: (plʌki) Word forms: comparative pluckier, superlative pluckiestadjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If someone, for example a sick child, is described as plucky, it means that although they are weak, they face their difficulties with courage. [journalism, approval] The plucky schoolgirl amazed doctors by hanging on to life for nearly two months. Synonyms: courageous, spirited, brave, daring More Synonyms of plucky plucky in British English (ˈplʌkɪ) adjectiveWord forms: pluckier or pluckiesthaving or showing courage in the face of difficulties, danger, etc Derived forms pluckily (ˈpluckily) adverb pluckiness (ˈpluckiness) noun plucky in American English (ˈplʌki) adjectiveWord forms: ˈpluckier or ˈpluckiest SIMILAR WORDS: brave Derived forms pluckily (ˈpluckily) adverb pluckiness (ˈpluckiness) noun Word origin , pluck (sense 10 ) + -y 2Examples of 'plucky' in a sentenceplucky Definition courageous The plucky schoolgirl amazed doctors by hanging on to life. Synonyms unflinching spunky (informal, old-fashioned) ballsy (slang) (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Opposites yellow (informal) , afraid , scared , chicken (slang) , cowardly , timid , dispirited , dastardly , spineless , spiritless - plover
- ploy
- pluck
- plucky
- plug
- plug away
- plum
Additional synonymsDefinition brave and determined doughty campaigns for the underprivileged Synonyms intrepid, brave, daring, bold, hardy, heroic, courageous, gritty, fearless, resolute, gallant, valiant, redoubtable, dauntless, valorous, stouthearted (old-fashioned) Definition frisky At 66, she was as feisty as ever. Synonyms fiery, spirited, active, bold, lively, sparkling, vigorous, energetic, animated, have-a-go (informal), courageous, ardent, game, plucky, high-spirited, sprightly, vivacious, spunky (informal), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Definition full of fighting spirit They were the only ones game enough to give it a try. Synonyms brave, courageous, dogged, spirited, daring, bold, persistent, gritty, fearless, feisty (informal), persevering, intrepid, valiant, plucky, unflinching, dauntless, ballsy (taboo, slang), heroic, valorous, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Definition courageous and tough a gritty determination to get to the top Synonyms courageous, game, dogged, determined, tough, spirited, brave, hardy, feisty (informal), resolute, tenacious, plucky, steadfast, ballsy (taboo, slang), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Definition robust or vigorous They admired his gutsy determination. Synonyms brave, determined, spirited, bold, have-a-go (informal), courageous, gritty, staunch, feisty (informal), game (informal), resolute, gallant, plucky, indomitable, ballsy (taboo, slang), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) A few hardy souls leapt into the encircling seas. Synonyms courageous, brave, daring, bold, heroic, manly, gritty, feisty (informal), resolute, intrepid, valiant, plucky, valorous, stouthearted (old-fashioned) Definition brave and courageous The heroic sergeant risked his life to rescue 29 fishermen. Synonyms courageous, brave, daring, bold, fearless, gallant, intrepid, valiant, doughty (old-fashioned), undaunted, dauntless, lion-hearted, valorous, stouthearted (old-fashioned) Definition fearless or bold an intrepid space traveller Synonyms fearless, brave, daring, bold, heroic, game (informal), have-a-go (informal), courageous, stalwart, resolute, gallant, audacious, valiant, plucky, doughty (old-fashioned), undaunted, unafraid, unflinching, nerveless, dauntless, lion-hearted, valorous, stouthearted, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) She was bright and mettlesome - a real go-getter. Synonyms courageous, daring, dashing, bold, lively, vigorous, fiery, brisk, ardent, game (informal), feisty (informal), valiant, plucky, high-spirited, sprightly, frisky, mettled, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Definition showing liveliness or courage He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate. Synonyms lively, vigorous, energetic, animated, game, active, bold, sparkling, have-a-go (informal), courageous, ardent, feisty (informal), plucky, high-spirited, sprightly, vivacious, spunky (informal), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition not put off, discouraged, or beaten Although the forecast was for rain, the crowd were undaunted. Synonyms undeterred, unflinching, not discouraged, not put off, brave, bold, courageous, gritty, fearless, resolute, gallant, intrepid, steadfast, indomitable, dauntless, undismayed, unfaltering, nothing daunted, undiscouraged, unshrinking Definition very brave valiant attempts by neighbours and firefighters to rescue them Synonyms brave, heroic, courageous, bold, worthy, fearless, gallant, intrepid, plucky, doughty (old-fashioned), indomitable, redoubtable, dauntless, lion-hearted, valorous, stouthearted (old-fashioned) |