spirited[adjective]Synonyms: lively, active, animated, energetic, feisty
(informal, chiefly U.S. & Canad.), mettlesome, vivacious
Antonyms: spiritless
Contrasted words: unenthusiastic, flabby, languid, limp, boneless, spineless
Related Idioms: full of life (
or go)
Related Words: sharp,
fiery,
gingery,
peppery,
game,
gritty,
resolute,
audacious,
bold,
brave,
courageous,
dauntless,
fearless,
intrepid,
nervy,
plucky,
valiant,
avid,
eager,
hot,
keen,
ardent,
enthusiastic,
fervent,
passionate,
peppy,
zealous [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
spir‧it‧ed /ˈspɪrətəd, ˈspɪrɪtəd/
adjective1. having energy and determination – used to show approval:
a spirited and energetic girlspirited defence/debate/discussion etc2. sweet-spirited/tough-spirited/rebellious-spirited etc having a particular type of character
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high-spirited,
low-spirited,
mean-spirited,
public-spirited [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲