spirited Adjective 1. showing liveliness or courage: a spirited rendition of Schubert's ninth symphony, a spirited defence of the government's policy 2. characterized by the mood as specified: high-spirited, mean-spirited
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Adj. | 1. | spirited - displaying animation, vigor, or livelinesslively - full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party" energetic - possessing or exerting or displaying energy; "an energetic fund raiser for the college"; "an energetic group of hikers"; "it caused an energetic chemical reaction" enthusiastic - having or showing great excitement and interest; "enthusiastic crowds filled the streets"; "an enthusiastic response"; "was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons" spiritless - lacking ardor or vigor or energy; "a spiritless reply to criticism" | | 2. | spirited - marked by lively action; "a bouncing gait"; "bouncy tunes"; "the peppy and interesting talk"; "a spirited dance"lively - full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party" | | 3. | spirited - willing to face dangerbrave, courageous - possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; "Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"- Herman Melville; "a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth; "set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory" | | 4. | spirited - made lively or spirited; "a meal enlivened by the music"; "a spirited debate"animated, alive - having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news" |
spirited adjective lively, vigorous, energetic, animated, game, active, bold, sparkling, have-a-go ( informal) courageous, ardent, feisty ( informal), chiefly U.S., Canad. plucky, high-spirited, sprightly, vivacious, spunky ( informal) mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly Austral. ( slang) << OPPOSITE lifeless
Translations spirited [ˈspɪrɪtɪd] spirit adj ( resistance, defence) → mutig;
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