spry´ness

spry´ness
spry «spry», adjective, spry|er or spri|er, spry|est or spri|est.
full of health and spirits; lively; nimble; active; brisk: »

The spry old lady traveled all over the country.

SYNONYM(S): sprightly.
[origin uncertain]
spry´ly, adverb.
spry´ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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