spirited
11spirited — adjective approving having energy and determination: Raphael is so young and spirited. | a spirited defence/debate: a spirited defence of her decisions see also: highspirited, lowspirited, meanspirited, publicspirited …
12spirited — [[t]spɪ̱rɪtɪd[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n A spirited action shows great energy and courage. This television program provoked a spirited debate in the United Kingdom. Derived words: spiritedly ADV GRADED ADV with v She had talked spiritedly… …
13spirited — adj. 1 full of spirit; animated, lively, brisk, or courageous (a spirited attack; a spirited translation). 2 having a spirit or spirits of a specified kind (high spirited; mean spirited). Derivatives: spiritedly adv. spiritedness n …
14Spirited — Spirit Spir it, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spirited}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Spiriting}.] 1. To animate with vigor; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit; as, civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men; sometimes followed by up. [1913 Webster] …
15spirited — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. animated, lively, mettlesome, bold, ardent; blithe, debonair, jaunty; sparkling, racy. See activity, cheerfulness. Ant., spiritless, lethargic. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. lively, vivacious,… …
16spirited — spir|it|ed [ spırıtəd ] adjective 1. ) expressing opinions or intentions in a determined way: a spirited individual 2. ) full of energy: a spirited performance …
17spirited — adjective spirited young dancers Syn: lively, vivacious, vibrant, full of life, vital, animated, high spirited, sparkling, sprightly, energetic, active, vigorous, dynamic, dashing, enthusiastic, passionate; determined, resolute …
18spirited — UK [ˈspɪrɪtɪd] / US [ˈspɪrɪtəd] adjective 1) expressing opinions or intentions in a determined way a spirited individual 2) full of energy a spirited performance …
19spirited — spir•it•ed [[t]ˈspɪr ɪ tɪd[/t]] adj. 1) having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, animation, etc 2) having a specified mood, disposition, or nature (used in combination): high spirited; mean spirited[/ex] • Etymology: 1590–1600 spir′it•ed•ly, adv …
20spirited — adjective Date: 1599 full of energy, animation, or courage < a spirited discussion > • spiritedly adverb • spiritedness noun …
