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comparative sprier, superlative spriest
Having great power of leaping or running; nimble; active. quotations examples
What follows is a bunch of nonstop goofery involving chase sequences, dream sequences, fast-changing costumes and an improbable beard, a little musical help from Flight Of The Conchords, and ultimately a very physical confrontation with a surprisingly spry Victoria.
2012 April 26, Tasha Robinson, “Film: Reviews: The Pirates! Band Of Misfits :”, in The Onion AV Club
Vigorous; lively; cheerful. quotations examples
The Captain folded his brow into a look of intense perplexity. 'You seem exceedingly spry for a man who demolished an entire bottle of brandy and better part of an ounce of shag in a single evening.''And very nice too,' said the tramp. 'Now as to breakfast?'
1992, Robert Rankin, The Antipope, page 68