Mettlesome
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɛtəlsəm/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mettlesome is an adjective meaning Marked by mettle or bravery; courageous.
Meaning
Marked by mettle or bravery; courageous.
Example Sentences
The instant Haley touched the saddle, the mettlesome creature bounded from the earth with a sudden spring, that threw his master sprawling, some feet off, on the soft, dry turf.
Among them was the "West Country" driver, Swain, of Bude, over the Great Central, who reminded me irresistibly of a hunter putting a particularly mettlesome steed at the fences.
Synonyms for mettlesome
Depending on context, synonyms include spirited, spunky, brave, gritty, game, courageous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brave, courageous, spunky, spirited, game, gamey.
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