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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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This family did not survive, but a photo Ms. Gerson found revealed a spirited little boy who looked almost exactly like Ms. Inlender’s father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

A spirited critique on his Twitch stream of this year’s ball change at Indian Wells recently went viral.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

France recorded a bonus-point win against a spirited Italy in Lille to maintain their bid for a Six Nations Grand Slam and back-to-back titles.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 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

“Lift your feet, young ladies. This is a spirited gavotte.”

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine