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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    feisty spirited lively plucky spiffy sassy cheeky pert vivacious energetic lively adventurous daring bold fearless confident courageous stalwart intrepid dauntless audacious brazen cheeky brash impertinent insolent impudent saucy snappy snazzy peppy perky zesty fiery passionate animated ebullient ebulliently jaunty mettlesome gritty game gutsy spiky sparky lively piquant pungent racy risqué sultry seductive alluring enticing captivating charming beguiling winsome winsomely

    Meaning of Spunky

    having or showing courage, determination, or spirit

    Definitions

    • According to Oxford Languages, the primary definition of "spunky" is having or showing courage, determination, or spirit, often in a way that is considered attractive or appealing.
    • * It can also refer to someone who is lively, energetic, and confident, with a sense of audacity or feistiness.

    Etymology of Spunky

    The word "spunky" originated in the mid-19th century in the United States, possibly as a variant of the word "spunk", which refers to a spark or a small amount of fire.
    Initially, "spunk" was used to describe a small amount of fire or a spark, but it eventually took on a figurative meaning, referring to a person's spirit, courage, or determination.
    Over time, the variant "spunky" emerged, taking on a more positive connotation and referring to someone who is lively, energetic, and confident.

    Example Uses

    • The spunky little girl stood up to the bully and refused to back down.
    • * The spunky new employee was not afraid to speak her mind and challenge the status quo.
    • * The spunky old lady was still dancing and singing at the age of 90.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    timid shy reserved cautious hesitant fearful anxious nervous cowardly spineless craven weak feeble limp lifeless dull lackluster uninspiring unenthusiastic unadventurous unconfident meek mild submissive compliant acquiescent obedient docile tame domesticated spiritless vapid insipid flat stale

    Related Nouns

    spirit courage determination confidence audacity feistiness liveliness energy vitality spark fire passion enthusiasm animation ebullience grit mettle pluck spiff sass cheek pertness vivacity adventurousness boldness fearlessness dauntlessness intrepidity

    Related Verbs

    spark ignite energize vivify animate inspire motivate encourage embolden hearten invigorate revitalize stimulate exhilarate thrill captivate enthrall beguile charm allure entice seduce fascinate mesmerize

    Related Adjectives

    lively energetic vivacious spirited feisty sassy cheeky pert spiffy snappy snazzy peppy perky zesty fiery passionate animated ebullient jaunty mettlesome gritty game gutsy spiky sparky bold fearless confident courageous stalwart intrepid dauntless audacious brazen brash impertinent insolent impudent saucy