spry

UK
/spraɪ/
US
/spraɪ/

Translations

spryadjective
spryer
Comp.
spryest
Super.
UK
/spraɪ/
US
/spraɪ/
The spry old man jogged every morning.
Бодрый старик бегал каждое утро.
Despite his age, he remained spry and active.
Несмотря на возраст, он оставался живым и активным.
spryadverb

more spry

UK
/spraɪ/
US
/spraɪ/
Archaic or dialect; the regular adverbial form is 'spryly'.

Definitions

spryadjective
Moving quickly and lightly; agile; nimble (often used of older people).
Despite being in her eighties, the spry woman danced energetically at the party.
Full of energy or vitality; lively.
The puppy was spry and playful, chasing its tail around the yard.
spryadverb
In a quick, lively, or brisk manner (now chiefly regional or informal).
He hopped spry onto the platform despite his heavy backpack.