spirited
adjective
Simple meaning
Lively, vigorous, animated or courageous.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
spihrihtuhdSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈspɪɹɪtəd
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Definition
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adjective
Lively, vigorous, animated or courageous.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: Lively, vigorous, animated or courageous.
Used this way, spirited is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Brave and principled
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
Nearby words
- mettlesome , rarer, so it draws attention
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The vital principle or animating force within living things.
Word family
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A kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States.
In a spiritual manner.
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