thrustful

adjective

thrust·​ful ˈthrəst-fəl How to pronounce thrustful (audio)
British
: characterized by thrust : aggressive
thrustful young man on the makeCurrent Literature

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Vava was a strong, brave, thrustful player with excellent technique. SI.com, 15 Mar. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thrustful was in 1909

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“Thrustful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrustful. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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