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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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"The fighting spirit wasn't there enough, the mentality wasn't there enough," Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai told TNT Sports.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

May the spirit of Chef Mickey be with him.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

“Bringing fans together — alongside Barbie role models, designers, partners, and global icons who embody the true spirit of Barbie — was at the heart of this event.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It might be her most personal yet, finding inspiration in a philosophy she uses to sustain her spirit: Stoicism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

As the spirit scandal brewed, the newspapers grew interested in the Fox sisters all over again.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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