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as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
a high-spirited crowd loudly cheering the basketball team on
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as in spirited
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
the band struck up a high-spirited march as the President's motorcade approached
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-spirited
Adjective
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This series really is a joyful love letter to the fans.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025 -
Handmade Affirmation Cards The most straightforward way to send yourself a joyful message is through a positive affirmation, and the ones that resonate the most are highly personal.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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And at this particular moment in time, there's a lot of spirited debate in the industry over how much of the process any one company should control.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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A far cry from the spirited debates witnessed in some legislative bodies, the Parliament’s committee meetings are scripted affairs with a set order.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Many overnighters remember it for having the world’s longest porch at 660 feet, and others remember the bold, colorful and exuberant interiors.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The novel’s protagonist is a cartoonist named Alison Bechdel who lives in Vermont with her exuberant partner, Holly.—
Charlie Tyson,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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But, Jackson pairs them with a matching black leotard and a floor-length trench coat, letting all the attention fall on the fiery red pointed pumps.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Mint green and lavender read soothing, while fiery red and deep orange create a dramatic statement.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The primary bedroom suite mirrors the lively palette of the living room, blending mustard, green, and cobalt in deeply tactile textiles.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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In one image, Turner was seen kissing the singer's head with his arm around her shoulders, while another showed the couple engaged in a lively chat while laying on the ground.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Several creators have reintroduced their audiences to the aesthetic, either through spunky explainers or by paying creative homage to the style.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, Mel B’s style was bold, spunky, and flirtatious.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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This vivacious placement evokes the desire for attention, recognition and excitement.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Akerman, dark-haired and vivacious, is from Colombia, born and brought up in Bogotá.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
5 June 2025
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Formula 1 Key Takeaways Formula 1 Is Luxury’s Most Sophisticated Customer Acquisition Platform While other sports offer visibility, F1 provides 800 million passionate consumers who are aligned with standards that truly make a luxury product.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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And to the passionate fans who’ve boldly joined us on this journey — THANK YOU.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
12 June 2025
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“High-spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-spirited. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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