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mettlesome

 
(mĕt'l-səm) pronunciation
adj.
Full of mettle; spirited and plucky. See synonyms at brave.


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  1. Having or showing courage: audacious, bold, brave, courageous, dauntless, doughty, fearless, fortitudinous, gallant, game, hardy, heroic, intrepid, plucky, stout, stouthearted, unafraid, undaunted, valiant, valorous. Informal spunky. Slang gutsy, gutty. See fear/courage.
  2. Full of or characterized by a lively, emphatic, eager quality: fiery, high-spirited, peppery, spirited, vibrant. Informal snappy. See action/inaction, feelings.

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