Meaning of spirited in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   spirited

   Definitions

   1. marked by lively action

   Examples

   • « a bouncing gait »
   • « bouncy tunes »
   • « the peppy and interesting talk »
   • « a spirited dance »

   Synonyms

   • lively
2. 2. willing to face danger

   Synonyms

   • brave
   • courageous
   • fearless
3. 3. made lively or spirited

   Examples

   • « a meal enlivened by the music »
   • « a spirited debate »

   Synonyms

   • animated
   • alive

4. Qualitative Adjective

   spirited

   Definitions

   1. displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

   Synonyms

   • boisterous
   • knockabout
   • con brio
   • dashing
   • gallant
   • ebullient
   • exuberant
   • high-spirited
   • feisty
   • plucky
   • spunky
   • hoyden(a)
   • hoydenish
   • tomboyish
   • impertinent
   • irreverent
   • pert
   • saucy
   • lively
   • racy
   • mettlesome
   • resilient
   • snappy
   • whipping
   • sprightly
   • vibrant
   • vivacious
   • zestful
   • yeasty
   • zesty
   • barmy

   Antonyms

   • spiritless

See also

• energetic
• enthusiastic
• lively