HyperDic: mettlesome

English > 2 senses of the word mettlesome:
ADJECTIVEallmettlesomehaving a proud and unbroken spirit
allmettlesome, game, gamy, gamey, gritty, spirited, spunkywilling to face danger
English > mettlesome: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving a proud and unbroken spirit.
BroaderspiritedDisplaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
Nounsmettlesomenesscourageous high-spiritedness
English > mettlesome: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningwilling to face danger.
Synonymsgame, gamy, gamey, gritty, spirited, spunky
Broaderbrave, courageouspossessing or displaying courage
Spanishenérgico, vigoroso
Catalanenèrgic, vigorós
Nounsmettlesomenesscourageous high-spiritedness

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