feisty
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The Padres deserve a ton of credit for breathing life into what now is a feisty rivalry with the Dodgers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Victoria Smurfit, who plays Maud O'Hara, Declan's feisty wife, says the increased ambition for the new season is noticeable.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Virtually unknown a year ago, Platner has barnstormed across Maine, delivering a feisty, anti-establishment message.
From Barron's ● May 3, 2026
Ms. Burke is making her seventh appearance in one of Mr. Lindsay-Abaire’s plays, and as always gives a feisty and wry performance as the semi-addled but sometimes disconcertingly sharp Penny.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
The lean, pretty woman I knew as a boy has become a small, slightly stooped, cute, feisty old lady.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
![]()
These Bruins are deeper, more talented and feistier than the freshman-heavy bunch that finished with a losing record last season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024
When I want something a little feistier and more savory, to quickly layer onto a pizza or lasagna or eggplant parm — especially when I have no time at all — Heidi's is it.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2022
Yet the feistier episodes were full-bodied and exciting.
From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2021
As this series has grown lopsided of late, some bad blood has built, and the game got progressively feistier.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 10, 2019
The kid on the other tire looked feistier than her pal.
From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli
![]()
They seemed like the feistiest team in MLB.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2022
At 5 feet 7 and 150 pounds, 17-year-old senior Robert Sarmiento of San Pedro is the feistiest, most exciting football player in the City Section.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2021
Check out some enduring trends showcased by each of Miami’s feistiest citizens.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 16, 2020
Miranda Lambert is one of the feistiest and most accomplished live performers in country music.
From New York Times ● Feb. 20, 2018
Brian Cox plays Jack, the oldest and feistiest of the five characters, and believes the production has become "a different show" since it was first staged last April.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2014
Vocabulary lists containing feisty
Dear Martin
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Game Changer
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Warriors Don't Cry (Abridged)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!