spry
Comparative
sprier
Superlative
spriest
1
energetic and agile, especially in older age
- The spry old man impressed everyone with his ability to climb the steep hill without breaking a sweat.
- Despite her advanced age, Grandma was still spry enough to keep up with her grandchildren on the playground.
- Despite being in his seventies, Grandpa remained remarkably spry, often outpacing younger family members on hikes.
- The spry senior citizen surprised everyone with her swift and graceful movements on the dance floor.
- The spry retiree enjoyed morning jogs in the park, often completing several laps with ease.
2
moving fast with energy and agility
- The spry athlete sprinted across the field to score the winning goal.
- Even in her later years, she was spry and could outrun many of the younger kids.
- The spry cat dashed up the stairs before I could stop it.
- He was spry enough to catch the bus just as it was about to leave.
- The spry fox moved quickly through the underbrush, staying ahead of the hunt.