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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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Ireland kept alive their slim hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales in Dublin.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

It’s the emotional place where all the stories in this spirited, anguished book begins.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 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

Mr. Greenberg does not twist this spirited comedy into an eat-the-rich manifesto.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

But two weeks before the wedding, Baliwe, who was a spirited girl, ran away.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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