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31spirited — spir|it|ed [ˈspırıtıd] adj 1.) having energy and determination used to show approval ▪ a spirited and energetic girl spirited defence/debate/discussion etc 2.) sweet spirited/tough spirited/rebellious spirited etc having a particular type of… …
32spirited — adjective approving having energy and determination: Raphael is so young and spirited. | a spirited defence/debate: a spirited defence of her decisions see also: highspirited, lowspirited, meanspirited, publicspirited …
33spirited — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. animated, lively, mettlesome, bold, ardent; blithe, debonair, jaunty; sparkling, racy. See activity, cheerfulness. Ant., spiritless, lethargic. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. lively, vivacious,… …
34spirited — adj. 1 full of spirit; animated, lively, brisk, or courageous (a spirited attack; a spirited translation). 2 having a spirit or spirits of a specified kind (high spirited; mean spirited). Derivatives: spiritedly adv. spiritedness n …
35high-mettled — a. 1. Fiery, spirited. 2. Ardent, high spirited, proud, quick, fiery, intense, excitable. See high strung, 2 …
36high — adj., n., & adv. adj. 1 a of great vertical extent (a high building). b (predic.; often in comb.) of a specified height (one inch high; water was waist high). 2 a far above ground or sea level etc. (a high altitude). b inland, esp. when raised… …
37spirited — a. Animated, lively, vivacious, sprightly, ardent, earnest, active, bold, courageous, alert, high mettled, high spirited, full of spirit, full of life …
38spirited — adjective spirited young dancers Syn: lively, vivacious, vibrant, full of life, vital, animated, high spirited, sparkling, sprightly, energetic, active, vigorous, dynamic, dashing, enthusiastic, passionate; determined, resolute …
39spirited — adj 1. animated, lively, vivacious, energetic, active, alive; forceful, dynamic, vigorous; sparkling, glowing, dazzling, bright, brilliant, vivid, florid, Music. bravura; sprightly, airy, brisk, breezy, buoyant; effervescent, bubbling, bubbly,… …
40spirited — spir•it•ed [[t]ˈspɪr ɪ tɪd[/t]] adj. 1) having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, animation, etc 2) having a specified mood, disposition, or nature (used in combination): high spirited; mean spirited[/ex] • Etymology: 1590–1600 spir′it•ed•ly, adv …
