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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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You can salute Venezuela for a spirited and thrilling victory, and the Venezuelan fans for nine innings of joyful delirium.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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

But rather than fade out toward the end, the song springs into a spirited calypso capped by a flugelhorn solo by Chuck Findley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored a try in a tournament record eighth consecutive Six Nations match as champions France held off a spirited Italy 33-8 in Lille on Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

She would imagine the air in Herat crackling with merriness, and high- spirited, bright-eyed people showering each other with endearments and goodwill.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.