high-spiritedly

adverb

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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  1. lively
  2. playfully
Adverb
  • Fresh dill both in the filling and on top adds herbaceous notes that keep every bite lively.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The Windjammer The Windjammer is part restaurant, part legendary live-music venue, with a buzzy beachfront setting that keeps things lively well beyond dinner.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of lively
Adverb
  • He was hugged by Cale Makar and then playfully squirted with water by Landeskog as Hughes made his way past the bench.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The whole affair had a playfully casual mood, with Edwards casually eating his dinner while presenting the prizes and gleefully razzing the winners during their acceptance speeches.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of playfully
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“High-spiritedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-spiritedly. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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