spirited

[spir-i-tid] / ˈspɪr ɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

lively, vivacious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animated bold bright courageous energetic enthusiastic fearless fiery gutsy passionate peppy resolute spunky vigorous

STRONG

alert animate brave burning game jumping keen rocking sparkling

WEAK

active ardent audacious avid bouncy chirpy dauntless eager effervescent full of life gingery gritty high-spirited hot hyper intrepid mettlesome nervy peppery plucky sharp snappy sprightly zappy zealous zesty zingy zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid apathetic cold cool cowardly dull fearful idle inactive indifferent lethargic light meek shy timid tired unenthusiastic unexcited weak

STRONG

cautious

WEAK

depressed dispirited lazy unhappy unlively

Example Sentences

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The olive brine at the bottom of the container after the last olive has been spirited away for cocktails and snack plates.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

At the top of a design from the 1430s for the tower of the Imperial Cathedral in Frankfurt, drawn in a spirited freehand, is a group of unusually cheerful gargoyles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

In a breathless and full-blooded Dublin encounter, Ireland held off a spirited second-half surge from Scotland to deny Gregor Townsend's side a first Triple Crown since 1990 and a possible first championship since 1999.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Rodriguez took power in January when her former boss, Nicolas Maduro, was captured by US forces and spirited to the United States to face trial.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Now, as she lay here, she thought of him as a boy, dreading being stolen and spirited up to the citadel.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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