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

These give the driver real-time control over accelerator pedal sensitivity, wheel slip thresholds (with nine traction settings) and cornering agility.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
Warhound wants to improve canine health and longevity alongside traits such as speed, agility, and scent detection.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

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spryly

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