mettlesome
21Mettlesomely — Mettlesome Met tle*some, a. Full of spirit; possessing constitutional ardor; fiery; as, a mettlesome horse. [1913 Webster] {Met tle*some*ly}, adv. {Met tle*some*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …
22Mettlesomeness — Mettlesome Met tle*some, a. Full of spirit; possessing constitutional ardor; fiery; as, a mettlesome horse. [1913 Webster] {Met tle*some*ly}, adv. {Met tle*some*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …
23spirited — spirited, high spirited, mettlesome, spunky, fiery, peppery, gingery mean having or manifesting a high degree of vitality, spirit, and daring. Spirited implies not only fullness of life but such signs of excellent physical, or sometimes mental,… …
24brave — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. courageous, valiant. v. t. face, defy. See courage, defiance. n. buck, redskin (derog.). II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Courageous] Syn. fearless, courageous, daring, valiant, intrepid, bold, dauntless …
25spirited — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. animated, lively, mettlesome, bold, ardent; blithe, debonair, jaunty; sparkling, racy. See activity, cheerfulness. Ant., spiritless, lethargic. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. lively, vivacious,… …
26spunky — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj., informal, plucky, mettlesome, brave, intrepid. See courage, resolution. II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. courageous, brave, *gutsy, spirited, game, plucky, gritty, tough, nervy, lion hearted, red… …
27valiant — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. valorous, brave, courageous, gallant; daring, intrepid, dauntless, lionhearted; noteworthy. See courage. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Having a character notable for valor] Syn. brave, courageous,… …
28Courage — (Roget s Thesaurus) >Absence of fear. < N PARAG:Courage >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 courage courage bravery valor Sgm: N 1 resoluteness resoluteness boldness &c. >Adj. Sgm: N 1 spirit spirit daring gallantry …
29gamey — adjective 1. (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted • Syn: ↑gamy, ↑high • Similar to: ↑malodorous, ↑malodourous, ↑unpleasant smelling, ↑ill smelling, ↑stinky …
30gritty — adjective 1. composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency (Freq. 1) granular sugar the photographs were grainy and indistinct it left a mealy residue • Syn: ↑farinaceous, ↑coarse grained, ↑grainy, ↑ …
