Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,507,425,820 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

spirited

   Also found in: Medical, Idioms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.06 sec.
spir·it·ed  (spr-td)
adj.
1. Full of or characterized by animation, vigor, or courage: a spirited debate.
2. Having a specified mood or nature. Used in combination: high-spirited; low-spirited.

spirit·ed·ly adv.
spirit·ed·ness n.

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 liveliness
lively - 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.spiritedspirited - 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 danger
brave, 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] adjenérgico, vigoroso
spirited [ˈspɪrɪtɪd] adjvif(vive)fougueux/euse, plein(e) d'allant
spirited [ˈspɪrɪtɪd] spirit adj (resistance, defence) → mutig;
(performance) → lebendig
spirited [ˈspɪrɪtɪd] adjvivace, vigoroso/a; [horse] → focoso/a


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
'Tell the Pirate your master,' replied the spirited Englishwoman, pointing to the staff, 'that if he wishes to strike these colours, he must come and perform the act himself; I will suffer no one else to do it.
Sir Edward was surprised; he had perhaps little expected to meet with so spirited an opposition to his will.
Spirited horses, when not enough exercised, are often called skittish, when it is only play; and some grooms will punish them, but our John did not; he knew it was only high spirits.
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.