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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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
More likely is that he’s a growing 17-year-old becoming stronger, feistier and more confident every time he steps onto the basketball court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
In Knight’s version of the story, Pip is a feistier character than the innocent of the novel.
From New York Times ● Mar. 24, 2023
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
The kid on the other tire looked feistier than her pal.
From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli
