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spirited
adjective spir·it·ed \ˈspir-ə-təd\
: full of courage or energy : very lively or determined
Full Definition of SPIRITED
: full of energy, animation, or courage <a spirited discussion>
— spir·it·ed·ly adverb
— spir·it·ed·ness noun
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First Known Use of SPIRITED
1599
Related to SPIRITED
- Synonyms
- fiery, gingery, high-spirited, mettlesome, peppery, spunky
- Antonyms
- halfhearted, leaden, spiritless
SPIRITED Defined for Kids
spirited
adjective spir·it·ed \ˈspir-ə-təd\
Definition of SPIRITED for Kids
: full of courage or energy <a spirited horse> <a spirited debate>
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