sprier
[ sprahy-er ]
/ ˈspraɪ ər /
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adjective
a comparative of spry.
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Words nearby sprier
sprechstimme, spree, spree killer, sprekelia, sprent, sprier, spriest, sprig, spriggy, sprightful, sprightly
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Example sentences from the Web for sprier
Now, with Jasper and Mrs. Jay both flying at him, Frisky had to be sprier than ever.
The Tale of Frisky Squirrel|Arthur Scott BaileySprier than many young boys, and handsomer than his own son if she did say so.
Gigolo|Edna FerberNow, Johnnie Green was spry; but this black lamb was sprier.
The Tale of Snowball Lamb|Arthur Bailey