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sprucy

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Resembling or characteristic of the spruce tree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a sprucy fragrance

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Spruce; dapper; elegant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a sprucy young clerk

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From spruce + -y.