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high-spirited

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high-spir⋅it⋅ed

  [hahy-spir-i-tid]
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–adjective
1. characterized by energetic enthusiasm, elation, vivacity, etc.
2. boldly courageous; mettlesome.
Origin:
1625–35

Related forms:
high-spir⋅it⋅ed⋅ly, adjective
high-spir⋅it⋅ed⋅ness, noun
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high-spir·it·ed   (hī'spĭr'ĭ-tĭd)
adj.  

  1. Having a proud or unbroken spirit: a high-spirited horse.

  2. Vivacious; lively: a high-spirited tune.

high'-spir'it·ed·ly adv., high'-spir'it·ed·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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