feisty
adjective
full of animation, energy, or courage; spirited; spunky; plucky.
feistier
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comparativeof feisty.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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These Bruins are deeper, more talented and feistier than the freshman-heavy bunch that finished with a losing record.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2024
Peppy and loquacious when she was being questioned by prosecutors, Daniels was feistier on cross-examination, digging in when defense lawyer Susan Necheles questioned her credibility and motives.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2024
When I want something a little feistier and more savory, to quickly layer onto a pizza or lasagna or eggplant parm — especially when I have no time at all — Heidi's is it.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2022
As Twitter executives have driven toward a feistier version of their company, tension has not been limited to the design department and its adjoining research group.
From New York Times ● Aug. 16, 2021
The kid on the other tire looked feistier than her pal.
From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli
