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high-spirited

adjective

ˈhī-ˈspir-ə-təd How to pronounce high-spirited (audio)
Definition of high-spiritednext
1
as in joyful
joyously unrestrained a high-spirited crowd loudly cheering the basketball team on

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2
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
  1. joyful
  2. spirited
  3. exuberant
  4. fiery
  5. lively
  6. spunky
  7. vivacious
  8. passionate
Adjective
  • And please remember that a joyful classroom is not an unserious classroom.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Then Jesus appears and leads them through a joyful summer day of parables and prayer, in a New York City otherwise devoid of people.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of joyful
Adjective
  • The other ingredients, a nonalcoholic vermouth and a nonalcoholic spirit alternative, cost just as much as their spirited counterparts.
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • That sign sparked a spirited debate over branding in the city’s historic district.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of spirited
Adjective
  • Admirers say his exuberant, body-conscious costumes will continue to shape pop culture and performance style for generations.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion designer whose exuberant style defined Hollywood glamour for decades, died Monday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of exuberant
Adjective
  • The September full moon, commonly known as the harvest moon, is almost here, bringing a fiery burst of energy as the fall season gets underway.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The fiery crash in the 6500 block of Nova Drive east of College Avenue involved a utility pole and caused a power outage in the area.
    — Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of fiery
Adjective
  • Hals was lively and irreverent; Rembrandt dealt with subjects altogether more weighty.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The playful cherry design introduces a pop of color that contrasts beautifully with the deep glittery brown, adding a whimsical flair that keeps the overall look fresh and lively.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Susan was a spunky fan favorite on the inaugural Golden Bachelor season.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The mop-haired actor plays Joey, a spunky boy onboard who bonds with Maddie over having absent parents in the military.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of spunky
Adjective
  • This might read as sickly; regardless, her figures are rarely relaxed, and instead vivacious and embattled.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • His charming, vivacious ways created a safe space to be their free-spirited selves.
    — PJ Green September 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of vivacious
Adjective
  • Charland said the community has become passionate about the museum.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • There were also passionate tributes this evening to outgoing Festival director José Luis Rebordinos, who steps down after this year’s edition, his 17th at the helm.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of passionate
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