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spryly

spry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sprahy]
    • /spraɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sprahy]
    • /spraɪ/

Definition of spryly word

  • adjective spryly active; nimble; agile; energetic; brisk. 1

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Origin of spryly

First appearance:

before 1740
One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50; origin uncertain

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Spryly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

spryly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

spryly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for spryly

adverb spryly

  • jauntily — easy and sprightly in manner or bearing: to walk with a jaunty step.
  • lithely — bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible: the lithe body of a ballerina.
  • nimbly — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.

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