Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for spirited

spirited

[ spir-i-tid ]

adjective

  1. having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, liveliness, etc.:

    a spirited defense of poetry.

    Synonyms: mettlesome, courageous, vigorous, lively, energetic, active, ardent, vivacious, animated



spirited

/ ˈspɪrɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. displaying animation, vigour, or liveliness
  2. in combination characterized by mood, temper, or disposition as specified

    public-spirited

    high-spirited

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ˈspiritedness, noun
  • ˈspiritedly, adverb
Discover More

Other Word Forms

  • spirit·ed·ly adverb
  • spirit·ed·ness noun
  • non·spirit·ed adjective
  • non·spirit·ed·ly adverb
  • non·spirit·ed·ness noun
  • quasi-spirit·ed adjective
  • quasi-spirit·ed·ly adverb
  • un·spirit·ed adjective
  • un·spirit·ed·ly adverb
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of spirited1

First recorded in 1590–1600; spirit + -ed 3
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Ipswich are definitely down now and, while they won't throw in the towel, they might be a little less spirited now they know they are relegated.

From BBC

Last year’s inductee, Jackson Browne, took the stage for a spirited rendition of “Take It Easy” before giving way to Morello, who introduced the show’s final number.

From Salon

Sale Sharks produced a spirited display but fell short of a famous European win as defending champions Toulouse won an Investec Champions Cup last-16 tie that was delayed in bizarre circumstances.

From BBC

The point, for both sides, was the spirited debate that took place in the ornate Capitol hearing room Tuesday morning.

The authors were engaging in a spirited discussion about the nature of the University’s commitment to free speech.

From Salon

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


spirit compassspiritful

  翻译: