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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The dogs, valued at $2,300, were spirited out of the Lilongwe palace between Sept. 19 and Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal

Liverpool score two late goals to add shine to their FA Cup third round victory over spirited League One side Barnsley at Anfield.

From BBC

Before dawn on Saturday, US special forces broke into Maduro's compound and spirited him and his wife away.

From BBC

Newcastle held off a spirited comeback from fellow strugglers Gloucester to win 25-19 victory at Kingston Park - their first win in nine outings this season.

From Barron's

OK, maybe that’s going a little too far, but if the animals are just as spirited next year, Americans will probably be gathering around their Thanksgiving tables feeling especially fortunate.

From The Wall Street Journal

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