Gawky and Spry

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Gawky adjective - Having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner.

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Spry is an antonym for gawky.

Nearby Words: gawk, gawked, gawking

Spry adjective - Moving easily.

Usage example: an older woman who's still surprisingly spry

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Gawky is an antonym for spry.

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Spry and Gawky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gawky/spry

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