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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
  • Gianvito Rossi put on a cool, fun cocktail party to present its new collection of joyful shoes that reimagined some of its most iconic styles, as the brand celebrates 20 years.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Stevie Ray Vaughan’s joyful performance gives the track a loose but powerful energy that never stops moving.
    — qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of joyful
Adjective
  • Following the detailed introductions and screenings, students get to interact with Isaacs and each other in an often-spirited critique-discussion.
    — Norma A. Orovitz, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Kelly and her daughters are sideline staples at games, often sharing hugs with the Rams quarterback before kickoff while sporting spirited outfits.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of spirited
Adjective
  • In the race to bring AI to the enterprise, Microsoft has been criticized for falling behind Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's ChatGPT, so Friday's exuberant market reaction is notable.
    — Matthew J. Belvedere,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • On occasion, overly exuberant executives have set up their successors for failure, by publicly pursuing audacious, sometimes inspiring, but ultimately unachievable goals as a part of their legacy.
    — Johannes Teyssen, Fortune, 23 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
  • Why, those teeming crowds just outside the shows are their own lively scene, filled with exciting, unexpected, and downright inspired takes on what’s happening in fashion.
    — Phil Oh, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Echo Theater Company’s ambitious production brings lively design and a volatile cast to the stage, but an unfocused script and feverish direction overwhelm the story.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 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
  • Educators caught in the middle Feelings are pretty passionate on both sides.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Astrologically, this lunation will peak in the bold and pioneering sign of Aries, adding a fiery and passionate vibe to this visually striking moment.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of passionate
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