spirited
/'spiritid/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Full of energy, enthusiasm, or courage: Describes someone or something that is lively, vigorous, and shows a lot of spirit or determination.
- Animated and lively: Refers to an action, discussion, or performance that is full of life and energy.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- She gave a spirited defense of her controversial proposal.
- The horse was spirited and difficult to control.
- After a spirited debate, the committee finally reached a decision.
Advanced Usage
- "high-spirited": full of energy and enthusiasm; lively in a cheerful or boisterous way.
- The high-spirited children ran around the playground.
- "low-spirited": lacking energy or enthusiasm; in low spirits.
- He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
- "public-spirited": having or showing a desire to help the wider community.
- Her public-spirited actions earned her great respect.
Variants and Related Words
- Spirit (n): The non-physical part of a person; a person's character, energy, and determination.
- She showed great team spirit.
- Spiritedly (adv): In a lively, energetic, or courageous manner.
- He argued spiritedly for his cause.
- Spiritedness (n): The quality of being spirited.
- The spiritedness of her performance was captivating.
Synonyms
- Lively: Full of life and energy.
- Energetic: Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- Vigorous: Strong, healthy, and full of energy.
- Animated: Full of life or excitement; lively.
- Feisty: Lively, determined, and courageous.
Antonyms
- Spiritless: Lacking courage, vigor, or energy.
- Lethargic: Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
- Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Adjective
- made lively or spirited
- a meal enlivened by the music
- a spirited debate
- willing to face danger
- marked by lively action
- a bouncing gait
- bouncy tunes
- the peppy and interesting talk
- a spirited dance
- displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness