spirited

adjective

spir·it·ed | \ ˈspir-ə-təd

Definition of spirited

: full of energy, animation, or courage a spirited discussion

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Examples of spirited in a Sentence

The team put up a spirited defense. She's a very spirited young lady.

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The spirited Switzerland side who fought to keep Cristiano Ronaldo quiet on Wednesday were out on full show once more against England. — SI.com, "Switzerland 0-0 England: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Three Lions Claim Third on Penalties," 9 June 2019 The spirited steed’s escape must have disappointed the jockey and the owners, and disconcerted the other competitors and serious bettors. — Vanessa Hua, SFChronicle.com, "The curious power of a day at the races," 7 June 2019 The second day of ceremonies moved to France after spirited commemorations in Portsmouth, England, the main embarkation point for the transport boats. — John Leicester, Anchorage Daily News, "D-Day 75: Nations honor surviving veterans and memory of fallen troops in ceremony above Normandy beaches," 6 June 2019 Free spirited and loose-lipped Dr. Ruth has never worried about criticism. — Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune, "Dr. Ruth and ND’s Hesburgh share documentary tributes," 5 June 2019 Lawrence gives a spirited performance, surely someone told her ahead of time that this is the end of her contract. — Alex Abad-santos, Vox, "Dark Phoenix is a joyless retelling of the X-Men’s most famous story," 5 June 2019 The organization wants to raise awareness about the deaths and disappearances of indigenous women, children, two-spirited (members of the LGBTQ community and others) and transgender people. — USA TODAY, "Painting over history, saving cats’ claws, angry birds: News from around our 50 states," 5 June 2019 In the Air Tonight’ — which always elicits a spirited air-drum riff from Baker Mayfield — because Odell Beckham Jr. is feeling it. — Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com, "Odell Beckham Jr. on the Browns’ potential: “I feel something in the air’," 5 June 2019 In that mean-spirited parting shot, Hudson did everything except call the Rapids mangy dogs. — Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, "Kiszla: How the Rapids ended a soccer nightmare by finding treasure in their own backyard," 5 June 2019

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