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Another word for spry

Adjective

  1. Moving or performing quickly, lightly, and easily

    2. See also:

    ability

  2. Disposed to action

    3. See also:

    action

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Another word for spry

Modifier
    2. See also:

    agile

    agile

    active

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Sentence Examples

  • His clothing was pressed and his appearance spry despite his almost sixty years.

  • He was remarkably spry, healthy for his age, and had broken the hearts of half the widows in Parkside.

  • Choose a kitten that is playful, curious and spry.

  • He was remarkably spry, healthy for his age, and had broken the hearts of half the widows in Parkside.

  • As nimble and spry as I am, it's hardly a challenge to venture closer and enter the chateau undetected.

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