Bolder and livelier
Spunkier is the comparative form of spunky, meaning more spirited, feisty, or courageous.
Someone spunkier than another shows greater pluck or boldness: The younger sister was always the spunkier of the two.
The word carries a tone of affectionate admiration, often applied to underdogs or those who punch above their weight.
More boldly disrespectful
Having increased vitality
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Bolder and livelier
Spunkier is the comparative form of spunky, meaning more spirited, feisty, or courageous.
Someone spunkier than another shows greater pluck or boldness: The younger sister was always the spunkier of the two.
The word carries a tone of affectionate admiration, often applied to underdogs or those who punch above their weight.
1. feisty — sassier, More boldly disrespectful; bolder (More courageous); gutsier (More boldly courageous); scrappier (More inclined to tussle); cheekier · braver
2. energetic — livelier, Having increased vitality; peppier (More lively, energetic); zippier (More lively and brisk); bouncier (More apt to rebound); perkier
3. vibrant — brighter, Having increased luminosity; bolder (More courageous); flashier (More ostentatious); snazzier (More showy, more fashionable)
SPIRIT/COURAGEspunkier ≠ meeker More docile than another; timider
ENERGY/VIVACITYspunkier ≠ duller More lacking in edge; wimpier · flatter · blander
spunkiness, spunkiest
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/spunkier