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Meaning of the word spirited in English

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spirited

US /ˈspɪr.ə.t̬ɪd/
UK /ˈspɪr.ə.t̬ɪd/

Adjective

1.

full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.

Example:
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a spirited campaigner for women's rights
Synonym:
livelyvivaciousvibrantvitalanimatedhigh-spiritedsparklingsprightlyenergeticactivevigorousdynamicdashingenthusiasticpassionatefierycourageousbravepluckyboldvaliantmettlesomeintrepiddeterminedresoluteenterprisingfeistyspunkygutsyballsypeppy
Synonym:
timidapatheticlifeless
2.

having a specified character, outlook on life, or mood.

Example:
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he was a warmhearted, generous-spirited man
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