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Definition of spirit
1 : an animating or vital principle held to give life to physical organisms
2 : a supernatural being or essence: such asa capitalized : holy spiritb : soul 2ac : an often malevolent being that is bodiless but can become visible; specifically : ghost 2d : a malevolent being that enters and possesses a human being
3 : temper or disposition of mind or outlook especially when vigorous or animated in high spirits
4 : the immaterial intelligent or sentient part of a person
5a : the activating or essential principle influencing a person acted in a spirit of helpfulnessb : an inclination, impulse, or tendency of a specified kind : mood
6a : a special attitude or frame of mind the money-making spirit was for a time driven back — J. A. Froudeb : the feeling, quality, or disposition characterizing something undertaken in a spirit of fun
7 : a lively or brisk quality in a person or a person's actions
8 : a person having a character or disposition of a specified nature
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Examples of spirit in a Sentence
the spirits of my ancestors
Some religions believe that the same spirit is reincarnated many times in different bodies.
Yoga is very healthy for both body and spirit.
We will all miss her generous spirit.
My father was a proud spirit.
Recent Examples of spirit from the Web
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Using as his material the basic goodness and generosity of spirit in regular people, Carroll tells a different story of America.
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And the politics of paranoia that Cohn and Stone had cynically mastered would eventually make them kindred spirits.
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In the spirit of full disclosure, tubing does have a few minor challenges.
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Spirits of Detroit columnist Robert Allen covers craft alcohol for the Free Press.
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Grapefruit Sculpin, Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits$13.99 for a 6-pack (12-ounce bottles) Apricot, peach, mango, and lemon are the natural fruit profiles in this IPA by Ballast.
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Stories are told and camp songs are sung in the spirit of camaraderie and bonding.
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Like the elegant Eiffel Tower or Seattle's forward-looking Space Needle, Mosul's al-Hadba' minaret not only commanded the city's skyline, but also captured the spirit of its residents: unique, resilient, dignified in its deep history.
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While the party spirit is pumping, upscale décor adds a layer of sophistication not found in your typical Coyote Ugly bar.
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Origin and Etymology of spirit
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, espirit, spirit, from Latin spiritus, literally, breath, from spirare to blow, breathe
Synonym Discussion of spirit
Other Occult Terms
spirit
Definition of spirit
transitive verb
1 : to infuse with spirit; especially : animate hope and apprehension of feasibleness spirits all industry — John Goodman
2 : to carry off usually secretly or mysteriously was hustled into a … motorcar and spirited off to the country — W. L. Shirer
Examples of spirit in a Sentence
The singer was spirited away in a limousine after the show.
Some of the funds had been spirited away to other accounts.
First Known Use of spirit
1608
SPIRIT Defined for English Language Learners
spirit
playDefinition of spirit for English Language Learners
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: the force within a person that is believed to give the body life, energy, and power
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: the inner quality or nature of a person
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: a person
spirit
Definition of spirit for English Language Learners
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: to carry (someone or something) away secretly
SPIRIT Defined for Kids
Definition of spirit for Students
1 : 1mood I'm in good spirits today.
2 : a being (as a ghost) whose existence cannot be explained
3 : a lively or brisk quality They sang with spirit.
4 : a force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power : soul
5 : an attitude or feeling It was said in a spirit of fun.
6 : person 1 She was a bold spirit.
7 : an alcoholic liquor —usually used in pl.
8 cap : God in the form of a spirit in Christianity
spiritless
\-ləs\ adjectiveDefinition of spirit for Students
spirited
;spiriting
: to carry off secretly or mysteriously The jewels were spirited out of the country.
Medical Dictionary
spirit
playMedical Definition of spirit
1a: distillate; especially : the liquid containing ethyl alcohol and water that is distilled from an alcoholic liquid or mash—often used in pluralb: a usually volatile organic solvent (as an alcohol, ester, or hydrocarbon)
2: an alcoholic solution of a volatile substance spirit of camphor
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