as in lively
in a quick and spirited manner
the teens high-spiritedly donned clown costumes in preparation for the party they were giving at the Children's Hospital
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Adverb
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The neighborhoods of Alfama and Bairro Alto stay lively late into the night with fado music, good wine, and shared plates.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025 -
His disdain for Christmas is no match for visits from enchanting ghosts, a lively ensemble of characters, and the music of the season.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
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Tracy playfully questioned Brett, who was the president of his fraternity, for being dateless and not dressing on theme.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Neon or fluorescent colors were used in carpeting as a fun way to integrate accent colors, but according to Jill Greaves, an interior designer and founder of Jill Greaves Design, there are more sophisticated and current ways to playfully design a room, like with paint or wall art.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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“High-spiritedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-spiritedly. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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