high-spirited

/'hai'spiritid/

Thân thiện

The children are high-spirited as they play in the park.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Joyously unrestrained: Describes someone or something that is full of energy, enthusiasm, and lively cheerfulness, often in a way that is difficult to contain.

Usage

The adjective "high-spirited" is used to describe a person, animal, or sometimes an event that is characterized by great liveliness, exuberance, and a cheerful, energetic disposition. It implies a positive, infectious energy.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The high-spirited children ran laughing through the park.
  • She gave a high-spirited performance that energized the entire audience.
  • The puppy was so high-spirited that it couldn't sit still.

Advanced Usage

• Describing a period or atmosphere: Can be used to characterize a time or mood that is full of lively energy.
  • The reunion was a high-spirited affair, filled with laughter and old stories.

Variants and Related Words

• High-spiritedness (noun): The quality of being high-spirited.
  • Her natural high-spiritedness made her popular at social gatherings.

Synonyms

• Exuberant: Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.
• Vivacious: Attractively lively and animated.
• Effervescent: Bubbly, lively, and enthusiastic.
• Bubbly: Full of cheerful high spirits.

Antonyms

• Lethargic: Sluggish and apathetic.
• Listless: Lacking energy or enthusiasm.
• Sedate: Calm, dignified, and unhurried.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. joyously unrestrained

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ebullient
• exuberant