SPRYNESS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

spryness

noun

Definition of spryness

as in agility

ease and grace in physical activity has the spryness and flexibility of a professional athlete

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agility

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The 74-year-old singer-songwriter is in visibly great shape, keeping up with the agility of his dancer-musician companions at every step, every sway and every sudden crouch.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
True agility is the ability to adapt while maintaining coherence.

— Kumar Rupesh, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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