Definition of spirited
: full of energy, animation, or courage a spirited discussion
spiritedly
adverbspiritedness
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Examples of spirited in a Sentence
The team put up a spirited defense.
She's a very spirited young lady.
Recent Examples of spirited from the Web
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This includes a free-spirited — and childless — BFF, a poet/janitor/manny, and intrusive family members offering questionable advice.
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A seated dinner with fine food from local restaurants was sparked with spirited offers on live auction items.
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For example, Peppermint had a partner who was willing to give a spirited performance on the runway, and that kind of saved her.
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But Season 2 also introduced a new element of romantic wish fulfilment in the form of Francesca (Alessandra Mastronardi), a free-spirited Italian beauty Dev meets during his pasta-making apprenticeship in Modena.
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There was another spirited battle in the 3A throws, which also ended in a split decision.
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Dr. Brzezinski continued to engage in spirited public advocacy after leaving the White House and joining the Center for Strategic and International Studies as counselor and trustee.
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After a spirited opening performance from the school’s marching band, former coaches and administrators took turns lauding Meeks, the first West Charlotte alumnus to win an NCAA men’s basketball championship.
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Besides folk music, another constant in McGuinn's life has been the good feelings and memories from the idealistic and free-spirited '60s.
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Did You Know?
You may see spirited used to describe a conversation, a debate, a horse, or a campaign. And it often shows up in such words as high-spirited ("bold and energetic"), mean-spirited ("spiteful"), and public-spirited ("generous to a community"), all of which reflect the original meaning of spirit, a notion much like "soul" or "personality".
First Known Use of spirited
1599
SPIRITED Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of spirited for English Language Learners
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: full of courage or energy : very lively or determined
SPIRITED Defined for Kids
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: full of courage or energy a spirited horse a spirited debate
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