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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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This family did not survive, but a photo Ms. Gerson found revealed a spirited little boy who looked almost exactly like Ms. Inlender’s father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“I was happy with the way we competed,” Cronin said when asked whether he learned anything about his players during a spirited Big Ten tournament run.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Newcastle may have been feeling the effects of playing with 10 men for so long in a spirited midweek win against Manchester United.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Arguably such spirited rivalries can be good for consumers in the long run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

She’d spirited Sefia away into the woods as soon as she’d shown up, sobbing and bedraggled, at Nin’s door.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee