sprier
[ sprahy-er ]
/ ˈspraɪ ər /
adjective
a comparative of spry.
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Words nearby sprier
sprechstimme, spree, spree killer, sprekelia, sprent, sprier, spriest, sprig, spriggy, sprightful, sprightly
Definition for sprier (2 of 2)
spry
[ sprahy ]
/ spraɪ /
adjective, spry·er, spry·est or spri·er, spri·est.
active; nimble; agile; energetic; brisk.
Origin of spry
First recorded in 1740–50; origin uncertain
OTHER WORDS FROM spry
spry·ly, adverbspry·ness, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for sprier
Sprier than many young boys, and handsomer than his own son if she did say so.
Gigolo|Edna FerberNow, with Jasper and Mrs. Jay both flying at him, Frisky had to be sprier than ever.
The Tale of Frisky Squirrel|Arthur Scott Bailey
British Dictionary definitions for sprier
spry
/ (spraɪ) /
adjective spryer, spryest, sprier or spriest
active and brisk; nimble
Derived forms of spry
spryly, adverbspryness, nounWord Origin for spry
C18: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish dialect spragg sprig
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