high-spirited

[hahy-spir-i-tid]

high-spir·it·ed

[hahy-spir-i-tid]
adjective
1.
characterized by energetic enthusiasm, elation, vivacity, etc.
2.
boldly courageous; mettlesome.

Origin:
1625–35

high-spir·it·ed·ly, adjective
high-spir·it·ed·ness, noun
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high-spirited
 
adj
vivacious, bold, or lively
 
high-'spiritedly
 
adv
 
high-'spiritedness
 
n

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