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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of spunkily

  • as in firmly
  • as in firmly
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spunkily

adverb

Definition of spunkilynext
as in firmly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • firmly
  • stoutly
  • determinedly
  • resolutely
  • spiritedly
  • venturously
  • audaciously
  • boldly
  • gamely
  • hardily
  • daringly
  • pluckily
  • courageously
  • adventurously
  • venturesomely
  • fearlessly
  • stoutheartedly
  • valiantly
  • valorously
  • grittily
  • stalwartly
  • manfully
  • intrepidly
  • dauntlessly
  • gutsily
  • bravely
  • heroically
  • insanely
  • doughtily
  • crazily
  • recklessly
  • brazenly
  • gallantly
  • impulsively
  • imprudently
  • incautiously
  • rashly
  • hotheadedly
  • brashly
  • self-confidently
  • foolishly
  • impetuously
  • heedlessly
  • foolhardily
  • hastily
  • precipitately
  • wildly
  • overconfidently
  • thoughtlessly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fearfully
  • cowardly
  • timorously
  • pusillanimously
  • timidly
  • cravenly
  • shyly
  • diffidently
  • spiritlessly
  • nervously
  • spinelessly
  • anxiously
  • skittishly
  • carefully
  • cautiously
  • apprehensively
  • mousily
  • prudently
  • heedfully

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“Spunkily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spunkily. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

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