Synonyms for mettlesome
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Marked by mettle or bravery; courageous.
Example sentences
- brave When it comes to war, they are as brave as anyone.
- courageous Tom told Mary that he thought John was courageous.
- spirited She chose the most spirited horse in the stable.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| mettlesome | steady | |
| brave | rising | |
| courageous | steady | |
| spirited | rising | |
| spunky | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- game1
- 5 letters
- brave1, fiery3, brisk1, gutsy2, gamey
- 6 letters
- lively2, daring2, gritty2, plucky2, spunky2
- 7 letters
- valiant2
- 8 letters
- spirited3
- 9 letters
- dauntless, sprightly2
- 10 letters
- courageous3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (fiery3 = 3 syllables).