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spiritless
adjective
Synonyms
languid, languorous, lackadaisical, listless, spiritless mean lacking energy or enthusiasm.
languid refers to an unwillingness or inability to exert oneself due to fatigue or physical weakness.
languorous suggests a dreamy boredom and delicacy that avoids unnecessary activity.
lackadaisical implies a carefree indifference marked by half-hearted efforts.
listless suggests a lack of interest caused by physical weakness or dissatisfied boredom.
spiritless refers to a lack of animation or vigor that gives one's actions and words life.
Examples of spiritless in a Sentence
Word History
1592, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near spiritless
Cite this Entry
“Spiritless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiritless. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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