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spry Antonyms

Opposite of spry

Pinning down the opposite of spry requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Active, nimble, and full of vitality, especially regarding an older person.

Usage Example

"Even in his late eighties, my grandfather remained remarkably sluggish and tended his vegetable garden every morning."

Strongest
sluggish
lethargic
doddering
Strong
decrepit
infirm
frail
inactive
feeblish

Similar words to spry

Words similar to spry shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sprightly
nimble
agile
lively
energetic
vigorous
brisk
active
See all synonyms of spry

• Nearby Words

spritzy
sprout
spruce
spry
spryly
spryness
spunk

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Spry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/spry
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