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BNC: 13739 COCA: 12075

spirited

spirited /ˈspirətəd/ adjective
spirited
/ˈspirətəd/
adjective
Learner's definition of SPIRITED
[more spirited; most spirited]
: full of courage or energy : very lively or determined精神饱满的;充满活力的;坚定的
see also high-spirited, low-spirited, mean-spirited, public-spirited

— spiritedly

adverb
BNC: 13739 COCA: 12075

spirited

adjective

spir·​it·​ed ˈspir-ə-təd How to pronounce spirited (audio)
: full of energy, animation, or courage
a spirited discussion
spiritedly adverb
spiritedness noun

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You may see spirited used to describe a conversation, a debate, a horse, or a campaign. And it often shows up in such words as high-spirited ("bold and energetic"), mean-spirited ("spiteful"), and public-spirited ("generous to a community"), all of which reflect the original meaning of spirit, a notion much like "soul" or "personality".

Example Sentences

The team put up a spirited defense. She's a very spirited young lady.
Recent Examples on the Web This is food that's free-spirited, yet manages to honor the classic methods. Cheryl Tiu, Forbes, 16 June 2022 As a tribe, Asknots are upright, kind, capable, and public-spirited. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 10 Feb. 2022 Billing it the Carnival of Crisis, students from the University of Arts London’s seven campuses—including Central Saint Martins, the London College of Fashion, and Wimbledon—came together for a vibrant, high spirited parade for climate justice. Emily Farra, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2021 Frankie Wiemerslage’s legacy loomed large for surviving relatives, who grew up with stories of the high-spirited young man. William Lee, chicagotribune.com, 22 Oct. 2021 Acts of service, being kind-spirited, and encouragement were at the top of my list. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 July 2022 The hike in the price of liquor (1.4%) is less spirited, while wine tips the scale at 1.8%. Mandi Albright, ajc, 3 July 2022 Creators commemorated the affair on their iPhones, and conversations grew more spirited before the audience once again surrendered its collective gaze. Kwasi Boadi, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2022 Georgia has cruised through its schedule so far, but might get a more spirited Gators squad. John Talty | Jtalty@al.com, al, 24 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spirited was in 1601
BNC: 13739 COCA: 12075

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