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spirit

[spir-it] / ˈspɪr ɪt /
NOUN
soul, attitude
Synonyms
STRONGEST
character courage energy enthusiasm essence heart humor life mood morale quality resolve temperament vigor vitality warmth will
STRONG
air animation ardor backbone boldness breath dauntlessness disposition earnestness enterprise fire force gameness grit guts jazz liveliness mettle motivation nerve oomph outlook psyche resolution sparkle spunk stoutheartedness substance temper tenor willpower zest
WEAK
arete frame of mind life force vital spark
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy cowardice fear idleness inactivity lethargy weakness
STRONG
discouragement dullness indifference powerlessness timidity
WEAK
being reality
NOUN
atmosphere, essence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
feeling genius humor meaning purpose quality sense tone
STRONG
gist intent intention purport substance temper tenor timbre
Antonyms
WEAK
being reality
NOUN
ghost
Synonyms
STRONG
apparition phantasm phantom poltergeist shade shadow specter spook umbra wraith
WEAK
eidolon soul supernatural being vision
Antonyms
STRONG
brightness light
WEAK
being reality

Example Sentences

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This reflects the entrepreneurial spirit at its best—human creativity cooperating with the gifts of reason and invention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Will that winning mentality, the spirit O'Neill referenced, be the decisive factor in this compelling title race?

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

May the spirit of Chef Mickey be with him.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

But to compromise would be antithetical to the spirit of the group.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

But as a rule, Clare never sent a wandering spirit to this particular realm unless he was absolutely, positively, most certainly certain.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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