Definitions

spunky

[spuhng-kee] / ˈspʌŋ ki /

ADJECTIVE

spirited

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chirpy courageous energetic fearless high-spirited peppy plucky

WEAK

active alert animated bold bouncy brave eager enthusiastic fiery full of life full of spirit game gritty gutsy snappy sprightly tough vigorous zesty zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic fearful inactive lethargic lifeless timid tired

Example Sentences

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A gang of spunky seabirds was quickly assembled, and everyone followed Nimbus down through the air.

From Literature

The resulting sequence brims with delightful wonder and manifests her spunky, self-assured personality.

From Los Angeles Times

"We will always feel blessed to have had this beautiful spunky ray of light in our lives. She will live on in our hearts forever!"

From BBC

More spunky than saccharine, Elio spends most of the film wearing a bandage over a black eye.

From Los Angeles Times

Together, the young pariah-turned-lizard-rider and his spunky pet prove there’s strength in pacifism.

From Los Angeles Times