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spiritedness

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spir⋅it⋅ed

  [spir-i-tid]
–adjective
having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, liveliness, etc.: a spirited defense of poetry.
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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.
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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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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