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esprit

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es·prit  (-spr)
n.
1. Liveliness of mind or spirit; sprightliness.
2. Esprit de corps. See Synonyms at morale.
[French, from Latin spritus, spirit; see spirit.]
esprit [ɛˈspriː]
n
spirit and liveliness, esp in wit
[from French, from Latin spīritus a breathing, spirit1]
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Noun1.esprit - liveliness of mind or spirit
sprightliness, liveliness, spirit, life - animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"
esprit
noun spirit, wit, sparkle, vitality, animation, verve, zest, élan, brio, quickness, vivacity, liveliness, sprightliness The wonderful esprit of this orchestra is quite unique.


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The king looked at his old friend with tears in his eyes; undid the Order of the Saint Esprit which he wore, to honor the two Frenchmen who were with him, and passed it around Winter's neck, who received on his knees this striking proof of his sovereign's confidence and friendship.
Twenty Years After by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
At the same instant, rallied by the esprit de corps, all the comrades of the conquered man fell upon the conqueror.
Ten Years Later by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
"It's not that I don't approve of the Mingotts' esprit de corps; but why Newland's engagement should be mixed up with that Olenska woman's comings and goings I don't see," Mrs.
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