Definition

Adjective: * Devoted to a political party: Showing strong, often uncritical, loyalty and support for a specific political party and its policies.

Usage

The adjective "party-spirited" describes a person, action, or attitude that prioritizes the interests and success of a particular political party above other considerations, such as independent judgment or the broader public good. It often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying blind or excessive partisanship.

Examples

• The party-spirited members voted along strict party lines, regardless of their personal opinions on the bill.
• Her party-spirited editorial praised the candidate's every move while ignoring any potential flaws.
• He was known for his party-spirited loyalty, always defending the party's position in public debates.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used to critique political discourse that is more about team rivalry than substantive policy debate.
  • The debate degenerated into party-spirited attacks rather than a discussion of the issues.

Variants and Related Words

• Partisan (adj/n): A more common synonym for "party-spirited." As a noun, it means a strong supporter of a party.
• Partisanship (n): The state or quality of being partisan; biased, party-spirited behavior.
• Party-line (adj): Conforming to the official policy of a political party (e.g., a ).

Synonyms

• Partisan
• Biased
• Factional
• Sectarian (in a political context)

Antonyms

• Bipartisan
• Independent
• Nonpartisan
• Unbiased

Adjective

1. devoted to a political party