as in graceful
moving easily
an older woman who's still surprisingly spry
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of spry
Two days off between games left James looking spry, with lob dunks and dunks on the fast break contributing to his 21 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.
—
Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Laszlo is the youngest of the series' core group of vampires at a spry 310 years old.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Our group represents every decade from 30s to a spry 70.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
The World Cup-winning captain for France in 2014 displayed his still spry reflexes on his third save of the opening half.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spry
Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Laszlo is the youngest of the series' core group of vampires at a spry 310 years old.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Our group represents every decade from 30s to a spry 70.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
The World Cup-winning captain for France in 2014 displayed his still spry reflexes on his third save of the opening half.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spry
Adjective
-
And the single, graceful bridge that is centered upon the land’s backdrop mountain range closely resembles Pasadena’s own Colorado Street Bridge, although there’s no roaring waterfall next to the original.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
-
Even with more graceful aging curves for star talent, Father Time spares no player or team.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
-
Investors may want to stay more agile in May, as the coming weeks bring a slew of earnings from European companies.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
-
Ursa Major pointed out that the engine’s innovation and success have set a new standard for agile, cost-effective propulsion in defense and commercial sectors.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spry. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
