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high–spirited
adjective high–spir·it·ed \-ˈspir-ə-təd\
: full of energy or enthusiasm
Full Definition of HIGH-SPIRITED
: characterized by a bold or energetic spirit
— high–spir·it·ed·ly adverb
— high–spir·it·ed·ness noun
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First Known Use of HIGH-SPIRITED
1603
Related to HIGH-SPIRITED
- Synonyms
- bouncy, bubbly, buoyant, crank [chiefly dialect], effervescent, frolic, frolicsome, gamesome, gay, high-spirited, vivacious
- Antonyms
- low-spirited, sullen
HIGH-SPIRITED Defined for Kids
high–spirited
adjective high–spir·it·ed \ˈhī-ˈspir-ə-təd\
Definition of HIGH-SPIRITED for Kids
: lively 1 <high-spirited children>
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