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spry

spry

 
 
pronunciation:
spraI
part of speech: adjective
inflections: sprier, spryer, spriest, spryest
definition: moving in a brisk and lively way; nimble.
The spry young boy moved quickly through the playground.
synonyms:
agile, brisk, deft, nimble
similar words:
active, energetic, lively, quick, supple
derivations: spryly (adv.), spryness (n.)