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单词 spunkily
释义

spunky

adjective

ˈspəŋ-kē How to pronounce spunky (audio)
spunkier; spunkiest
: full of spunk : spirited
spunkily
ˈspəŋ-kə-lē How to pronounce spunky (audio)
adverb
spunkiness
ˈspəŋ-kē-nəs How to pronounce spunky (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • fiery
  • gingery
  • high-spirited
  • mettlesome
  • peppery
  • spirited
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Example Sentences

a spunky determination to make the best of a bad situation
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Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

spunky

adjective

ˈspəŋ-kē How to pronounce spunky (audio)
spunkier; spunkiest
: full of spirit and courage

spunkily

adverb

as in firmly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • firmly
  • venturously
  • determinedly
  • stoutly
  • resolutely
  • spiritedly
  • venturesomely
  • audaciously
  • hardily
  • stoutheartedly
  • boldly
  • courageously
  • gamely
  • grittily
  • daringly
  • adventurously
  • pluckily
  • fearlessly
  • gutsily
  • valorously
  • doughtily
  • stalwartly
  • intrepidly
  • valiantly
  • dauntlessly
  • manfully
  • insanely
  • recklessly
  • crazily
  • foolhardily
  • hotheadedly
  • brazenly
  • impulsively
  • imprudently
  • incautiously
  • overconfidently
  • self-confidently
  • brashly
  • heroically
  • rashly
  • bravely
  • impetuously
  • heedlessly
  • precipitately
  • gallantly
  • foolishly
  • hastily
  • wildly
  • thoughtlessly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pusillanimously
  • fearfully
  • cowardly
  • timidly
  • timorously
  • cravenly
  • shyly
  • diffidently
  • spiritlessly
  • spinelessly
  • nervously
  • anxiously
  • cautiously
  • mousily
  • skittishly
  • carefully
  • apprehensively
  • prudently
  • heedfully
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