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- Dictionarymet·tle·some/ˈmedlsəm/
adjective
- 1. (of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage: literary "their horses were beasts of burden, not mettlesome chargers"
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Mettlesome means full of mettle, or spirited. Learn the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of mettlesome from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
The adjective mettlesome is a great way to describe someone who's full of pride or courage — although it's also an old-fashioned, somewhat literary way to do it. Many classic children's books feature mettlesome main characters, like Huckleberry Finn and Ann of Green Gables.
Mettlesome means full of mettle, spirited, ardent, brave, etc. Learn how to use this word in sentences, synonyms, word frequency, and word origin.
Mettlesome means full of mettle, or spirited and plucky. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of this adjective, as well as synonyms and antonyms, in The Free Dictionary.
Mettlesome definition: spirited; courageous.. See examples of METTLESOME used in a sentence.
Mettlesome is an adjective that means full of mettle, spirited, ardent, brave, etc. Find synonyms, similar words and examples of mettlesome usage on YourDictionary.
Definition of mettlesome. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
