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spryness

 

[ ˈsprɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical fitness

The quality of being agile and nimble, especially in terms of physical movements.

Synonyms

agility, nimbleness, quickness

Examples of usage

  • He demonstrated great spryness in his gymnastics routine.
  • Her spryness on the basketball court impressed all the spectators.
  • The cat's spryness allowed it to easily navigate through the obstacles.
Context #2 | Noun

mental agility

The ability to think and respond quickly and effectively.

Synonyms

agility, quickness, sharpness

Examples of usage

  • His spryness of mind helped him solve the problem in no time.
  • The team's spryness in adapting to new situations was commendable.
  • She relied on her spryness to outsmart her opponents.

Translations

Translations of the word "spryness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agilidade

🇮🇳 फुर्ती

🇩🇪 Beweglichkeit

🇮🇩 kelincahan

🇺🇦 жвавість

🇵🇱 zwinność

🇯🇵 機敏さ

🇫🇷 agilité

🇪🇸 agilidad

🇹🇷 çeviklik

🇰🇷 민첩성

🇸🇦 رشاقة

🇨🇿 hbitost

🇸🇰 obratnosť

🇨🇳 灵活性

🇸🇮 gibčnost

🇮🇸 lipurð

🇰🇿 ептілік

🇬🇪 სისწრაფე

🇦🇿 çeviklik

🇲🇽 agilidad

Etymology

The word 'spryness' originated from the Middle English word 'sprein', meaning quick or active. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both physical and mental agility, reflecting the importance of quick and nimble movements in various contexts. The concept of spryness has been valued in sports, problem-solving, and everyday tasks, highlighting the significance of being agile and quick-witted.

See also: spry.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,051, 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.