high-spirited
11high-spirited — adjective a) Possessing a bold or exuberant nature. Her high spirited nature was forever getting her into trouble. b) energetic …
12high-spirited — high′ spir′ited adj. 1) characterized by energetic enthusiasm, elation, vivacity, etc 2) boldly courageous; mettlesome • Etymology: 1625–35 high′ spir′it•ed•ly, adv. high′ spir′it•ed•ness, n …
13high-spirited — high spiritedly, adj. high spiritedness, n. /huy spir i tid/, adj. 1. characterized by energetic enthusiasm, elation, vivacity, etc. 2. boldly courageous; mettlesome. [1625 35] * * * …
14high-spirited — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. daring, dauntless, reckless; see brave 1 , valiant 1 . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Very brisk, alert, and full of high spirits: animated, bouncy, chipper, dashing, lively, pert, spirited, vivacious. Informal …
15high-spirited — a. 1. Spirited, bold, daring. See high mettled. 2. Proud, high strung …
16high-spirited — adj 1. energetic, lively, spirited, Sl. go go, full of life, animated, vibrant, vital; dynamic, vigorous, electric; active, alive, full of energy, Inf. full of pep, Inf. peppy, Inf. snappy, full of vim and vigor. 2. courageous, brave, bold, bold… …
17high-spirited — adjective joyously unrestrained (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑ebullient, ↑exuberant • Similar to: ↑spirited • Derivationally related forms: ↑high spiritedness, ↑exuberate …
18high-spirited — adjective Date: 1603 characterized by a bold or energetic spirit • high spiritedly adverb • high spiritedness noun …
19high spirited — Synonyms and related words: agitable, arch, beany, brash, devilish, ebullient, edgy, effervescent, elfish, elvish, emotional, emotionally unstable, eruptive, excitable, explosive, fiery, foolish, full of mischief, high mettled, high strung,… …
20high-spirited — /ˈhaɪ spɪrətəd / (say huy spiruhtuhd) adjective having a high, proud, or bold spirit; mettlesome …
