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spryly

 

[ ˈsprī-lē ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of movement

The term 'spryly' describes a manner of movement that is characterized by agility, quickness, and liveliness. It often refers to the way someone moves with energy and grace, especially in older individuals who are surprisingly active. This word can convey a sense of vitality and sprightliness even in later stages of life.

Synonyms

agilely, briskly, nimbly

Examples of usage

  • She danced spryly across the floor.
  • The puppy moved spryly around the yard.
  • Despite his age, he spryly jumped onto the sofa.

Translations

Translations of the word "spryly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ágil

🇮🇳 चतुर

🇩🇪 flink

🇮🇩 gesit

🇺🇦 спритний

🇵🇱 zręczny

🇯🇵 素早い (subayai)

🇫🇷 rapide

🇪🇸 ágil

🇹🇷 çevik

🇰🇷 민첩한 (mincheophan)

🇸🇦 رشيق (rashiq)

🇨🇿 hbitý

🇸🇰 šikovný

🇨🇳 灵活 (línghuó)

🇸🇮 spretno

🇮🇸 snöggur

🇰🇿 шапшаң (shapshań)

🇬🇪 მოძრავი (modzravi)

🇦🇿 çevik

🇲🇽 ágil

Etymology

The word 'spryly' has its roots in the adjective 'spry,' which originated in the early 16th century from the Middle English term 'spri,' derived from the Old Norse word 'spryrr.' Originally, 'spry' meant lively and vigorous, often used to describe individuals who were energetic and quick in movement. Over time, the adverbial form 'spryly' emerged to specifically emphasize how an action is performed with agility and liveliness. The usage of 'spryly' has become more common in contemporary language to express admiration for someone who remains active and sprightly despite their age, reinforcing societal notions of vitality and health.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,684, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.