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spir⋅it⋅ed

  [spir-i-tid]
Use spirited in a Sentence
–adjective
having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, liveliness, etc.: a spirited defense of poetry.
Origin:
1590–1600; spirit + -ed 3

Related forms:
spir⋅it⋅ed⋅ly, adverb
spir⋅it⋅ed⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
animated, vivacious, ardent, active, energetic, lively, vigorous, courageous, mettlesome.

spir⋅it

  [spir-it]
–noun
1. the principle of conscious life; the vital principle in humans, animating the body or mediating between body and soul.
2. the incorporeal part of humans: present in spirit though absent in body.
3. the soul regarded as separating from the body at death.
4. conscious, incorporeal being, as opposed to matter: the world of spirit.
5. a supernatural, incorporeal being, esp. one inhabiting a place, object, etc., or having a particular character: evil spirits.
6. a fairy, sprite, or elf.
7. an angel or demon.
8. an attitude or principle that inspires, animates, or pervades thought, feeling, or action: the spirit of reform.
9. (initial capital letter) the divine influence as an agency working in the human heart.
10. a divine, inspiring, or animating being or influence. Num. 11:25; Is. 32:15.
11. (initial capital letter) the third person of the Trinity; Holy Spirit.
12. the soul or heart as the seat of feelings or sentiments, or as prompting to action: a man of broken spirit.
13. spirits, feelings or mood with regard to exaltation or depression: low spirits; good spirits.
14. excellent disposition or attitude in terms of vigor, courage, firmness of intent, etc.; mettle: That's the spirit!
15. temper or disposition: meek in spirit.
16. an individual as characterized by a given attitude, disposition, character, action, etc.: A few brave spirits remained to face the danger.
17. the dominant tendency or character of anything: the spirit of the age.
18. vigorous sense of membership in a group: college spirit.
19. the general meaning or intent of a statement, document, etc. (opposed to letter ): the spirit of the law.
20. Chemistry. the essence or active principle of a substance as extracted in liquid form, esp. by distillation.
21. Often, spirits. a strong distilled alcoholic liquor.
22. Chiefly British. alcohol.
23. Pharmacology. a solution in alcohol of an essential or volatile principle; essence.
24. any of certain subtle fluids formerly supposed to permeate the body.
25. the Spirit, God.
–adjective
26. pertaining to something that works by burning alcoholic spirits: a spirit stove.
27. of or pertaining to spiritualist bodies or activities.
–verb (used with object)
28. to animate with fresh ardor or courage; inspirit.
29. to encourage; urge on or stir up, as to action.
30. to carry off mysteriously or secretly (often fol. by away or off): His captors spirited him away.
—Idiom
31. out of spirits, in low spirits; depressed: We were feeling out of spirits after so many days of rain.
Origin:
1200–50; ME (n.) < L spīritus orig., a breathing, equiv. to spīri-, comb. form repr. spīrāre to breathe + -tus suffix of v. action

Related forms:
spir⋅it⋅like, adjective

Synonyms:
2. life, mind, consciousness, essence. 5. apparition, phantom, shade. See ghost. 6. goblin, hobgoblin. 7. genius. 14. enthusiasm, energy, zeal, ardor, fire, enterprise. 15. attitude, mood, humor. 17. nature, drift, tenor, gist, essence, sense, complexion. 19. intention, significance, purport.
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spir·it   (spĭr'ĭt)   
n.  
    1. The vital principle or animating force within living beings.
    2. Incorporeal consciousness.
    3. An angel or a demon.
    4. A being inhabiting or embodying a particular place, object, or natural phenomenon.
    5. A fairy or sprite.
    6. The part of a human associated with the mind, will, and feelings: Though unable to join us today, they are with us in spirit.
    7. The essential nature of a person or group.
    8. An inclination or tendency of a specified kind: Her actions show a generous spirit.
    9. A causative, activating, or essential principle: The couple's engagement was announced in a joyous spirit.
  2. The soul, considered as departing from the body of a person at death.
  3. Spirit The Holy Spirit.
  4. A supernatural being, as:
    1. An angel or a demon.
    2. A being inhabiting or embodying a particular place, object, or natural phenomenon.
    3. A fairy or sprite.
    4. The part of a human associated with the mind, will, and feelings: Though unable to join us today, they are with us in spirit.
    5. The essential nature of a person or group.
    6. An inclination or tendency of a specified kind: Her actions show a generous spirit.
    7. A causative, activating, or essential principle: The couple's engagement was announced in a joyous spirit.
    1. The part of a human associated with the mind, will, and feelings: Though unable to join us today, they are with us in spirit.
    2. The essential nature of a person or group.
    3. An inclination or tendency of a specified kind: Her actions show a generous spirit.
    4. A causative, activating, or essential principle: The couple's engagement was announced in a joyous spirit.
  6. A person as characterized by a stated quality: He is a proud spirit.
    1. An inclination or tendency of a specified kind: Her actions show a generous spirit.
    2. A causative, activating, or essential principle: The couple's engagement was announced in a joyous spirit.
  8. spirits A mood or an emotional state: The guests were in high spirits. His sour spirits put a damper on the gathering.
  9. A particular mood or an emotional state characterized by vigor and animation: sang with spirit.
  10. Strong loyalty or dedication: team spirit.
  11. The predominant mood of an occasion or a period: "The spirit of 1776 is not dead" (Thomas Jefferson).
  12. The actual though unstated sense or significance of something: the spirit of the law.
  13. An alcohol solution of an essential or volatile substance. Often used in the plural with a singular verb.
  14. spirits An alcoholic beverage, especially distilled liquor.
tr.v.   spir·it·ed, spir·it·ing, spir·its
  1. To carry off mysteriously or secretly: The documents had been spirited away.
  2. To impart courage, animation, or determination to; inspirit.

[Middle English, from Old French espirit, from Latin spīritus, breath, from spīrāre, to breathe.]
spir·it·ed   (spĭr'ĭ-tĭd)   
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.
spir'it·ed·ly adv., spir'it·ed·ness n.
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Spirited

Spir"it*ed\, a. 1. Animated or possessed by a spirit. [Obs.] "So talked the spirited, sly snake." --Milton.

2. Animated; full of life or vigor; lively; full of spirit or fire; as, a spirited oration; a spirited answer.

Note: Spirited is much used in composition; as in high-spirited, low-spirited, mean-spirited, etc.

Syn: Lively; vivacious; animated; ardent; active; bold; courageous. -- Spir"it*ed*ly, adv. -- Spir"it*ed*ness, n.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Language Translation for : spirited
Spanish: animado, enérgico, vigoroso,
German: temperamentvoll,
Japanese: 元気のある
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