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spryly

/ˈspraɪlɪ/

/ˈspraɪli/

sprylyadverb

/ˈspraɪlɪ/

/ˈspraɪli/

Translations

The old man moved spryly across the room.

Старик проворно пересек комнату.

Additional translations

Definitions

In a lively, active, and energetic manner.

The elderly man moved spryly across the dance floor, surprising everyone with his agility.

Synonyms

spryadjective

Definitions

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

spryly

/spraɪ/

Archaic or dialect; the regular adverbial form is 'spryly'.

Definitions

In a quick, lively, or brisk manner (now chiefly regional or informal).

He hopped spry onto the platform despite his heavy backpack.

Synonyms