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pluck·y
 plucky
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- pronunciation:
- pluh
ki
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| inflections: |
pluckier, pluckiest |
| definition: |
spirited and courageous in the face of difficulty.
She was proud of her plucky grandmother who took part in the demonstrations and braved prison.- synonyms:
- game, mettlesome, spunky
- antonyms:
- timid
- similar words:
- brave, courageous, doughty, gallant, intrepid, spirited, valiant
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| related words: |
adventurous, bold, brave, courageous, daring, doughty, fearless, hardy, heroic, intrepid, strong |
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| derivations: |
pluckily (adv.), pluckiness (n.) |
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