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

Noun

Battling for a roster spot at wide receiver, Cowing showed off his speed and agility after the Chargers went 3-and-out with three minutes left in the second quarter.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Infrastructure has unique safety, regulatory and investment considerations, but its organizations can still learn from industries built around agility, customer understanding and continuous improvement.

— Jen Fuller, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of agility

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