spry
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5.3
- adjective
- /spraɪ/
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- You look quite spry for someone in their seventies.
But only those on his inner circle have access to this really spry, intellectually sharp president.
- But only those on his inner circle have access to this really spry, intellectually sharp president.
- So the newer the seed, the quicker, you know, the more spry the seed is.
- You're so spry and with it, and funny and present and fit.
- It just doesn't quite feel as well balanced and as kind of spry and performancey as a BMW, Mercedes-Benz.
- He seems like he's much more spry and, and, and, and aware than anything that our president has right now.
Examples
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You're so spry and with it, and funny and present and fit.
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The spry puppy jumped around the yard, chasing after butterflies.
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Well, out of the three of us, you are the most spry by far.
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When our dogs were still spry enough, they would sleep in the bed quite often as well.
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Still, you are pretty spry for an older fellow.
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You look pretty spry to me.
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In fact, I feel more spry and young at heart today.
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Even the few elderly are spry and energetic.
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You know, you are looking pretty spry for someone with a...banged-up leg.
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He's a pretty spry old guy.
Synonyms
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1.0
Able to move fast and lightly
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3.7
Able to move quickly and easily like a gymnast
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4.4
Able to move quickly and easily
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3.7
Quick and energetic in movement or action
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5.7
Full of energy and lively
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3.8
Moving in a light, energetic way that shows confidence
Antonyms
How Energetic
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word spry likely comes from the same idea as sprite and sprightly, words about a small, lively spirit and meaning 'full of life'. So, spry describes someone who 'moves quickly and energetically', even if they are older.