spirited (ˈspɪrɪtɪd
)
Definitions
adjective
- displaying animation, vigour, or liveliness
- (in combination) characterized by mood, temper, or disposition as specified ⇒
high-spirited
public-spirited
Alternative Forms
ˈspiritedly adverb ˈspiritedness noun
Synonyms
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lively,
vigorous,
energetic,
animated,
game,
active,
bold,
sparkling,
have-a-go,
courageous,
ardent,
feisty,
plucky,
high-spirited,
sprightly,
vivacious,
spunky,
mettlesome,
(as) game as Ned Kelly
1spirit1 (ˈspɪrɪt)
Definitions
noun
- the force or principle of life that animates the body of living things
- temperament or disposition ⇒
truculent in spirit
- liveliness; mettle ⇒
they set to it with spirit
- the fundamental, emotional, and activating principle of a person; will ⇒
the experience broke his spirit
- a sense of loyalty or dedication ⇒
team spirit
- the prevailing element; feeling ⇒
a spirit of joy pervaded the atmosphere
- state of mind or mood; attitude ⇒
he did it in the wrong spirit
- (plural) an emotional state, esp with regard to exaltation or dejection ⇒
in high spirits
- a person characterized by some activity, quality, or disposition ⇒
a leading spirit of the movement
- the deeper more significant meaning as opposed to a pedantic interpretation ⇒
the spirit of the law
- that which constitutes a person's intangible being as contrasted with his physical presence ⇒
I shall be with you in spirit
- an incorporeal being, esp the soul of a dead person
- ((as modifier) ⇒
spirit world
verb (tr)
- usually foll by away or off to carry off mysteriously or secretly
- (often foll by up) to impart animation or determination to
Word Origin
C13: from Old French esperit, from Latin spīritus breath, spirit; related to spīrāre to breathe
