sprier

[ sprahy-er ]
/ ˈspraɪ ər /

adjective

a comparative of spry.

Words nearby sprier

sprechstimme, spree, spree killer, sprekelia, sprent, sprier, spriest, sprig, spriggy, sprightful, sprightly

Definition for sprier (2 of 2)

spry
[ sprahy ]
/ spraɪ /

adjective, spry·er, spry·est or spri·er, spri·est.

active; nimble; agile; energetic; brisk.

Origin of spry

First recorded in 1740–50; origin uncertain

OTHER WORDS FROM spry

spry·ly, adverb spry·ness, noun

Words related to sprier

energetic, agile, brisk, lithe, robust, sprightly, alert, fleet, healthy, nimble, prompt, quick, ready, sound, spirited, supple, vigorous, rocking

Example sentences from the Web for sprier

  • Sprier than many young boys, and handsomer than his own son if she did say so.

    Gigolo |Edna Ferber

  • Now, with Jasper and Mrs. Jay both flying at him, Frisky had to be sprier than ever.

    The Tale of Frisky Squirrel |Arthur Scott Bailey

British Dictionary definitions for sprier

spry
/ (spraɪ) /

adjective spryer, spryest, sprier or spriest

active and brisk; nimble

Derived forms of spry

spryly, adverb spryness, noun

Word Origin for spry

C18: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish dialect spragg sprig