SPIRITED Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈspir-ə-təd

Definition of spirited

as in fiery

marked by a lively display of strong feeling the town meeting featured a spirited debate about the proposed ban on skateboarding in the plaza downtown

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as in lively

having much high-spirited energy and movement a team known for its spirited and in-your-face basketball

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spirited

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verb

past tense of spirit

as in snatched

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Recent Examples of spirited

Adjective

Heather Morris, who portrayed ditzy, high-spirited cheerleader Brittany, and Chord Overstreet, who played Sam Evans in the original series, are in talks to return for the reboot, sources have confirmed to Deadline. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 Jacinta, meanwhile, brings the spirited, colorful energy of contemporary Mexican cooking with an array of tacos, tostadas, tamales, and traditional techniques. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 From this spirited competition emerged two progenitors of modern horror, science fiction, and fantasy. — Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026 However, this is a far cry from earlier times when lawmakers met regularly, participated in spirited and substantive policy discussions, enjoyed informal dinners and even carpooled back home during congressional breaks. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spirited

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirited

Adjective

The sky is ablaze with fiery colors all along the horizon where the deep lunar shadow drops off.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
Sometimes the bag is the outfit, as evidenced by this fiery red mini bag that delivers a punchy pop of color.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of fiery

Adjective

Common areas also include a lively lobby bar and cigar room for pours and puffs, respectively, as well as an impressive wine list with bottles sourced from all over the world.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
That was the message behind a lively conversation at The Chef Assembly in Charlotte, a two-day gathering of leading chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and hospitality professionals to explore conversations shaping the restaurant industry.

— Evan Moore November 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of lively

Verb

But the lid on the rim finally opened for the Dream’s star duo of Angel Reese and Allisha Gray, and Atlanta eventually snatched the lead and went into the second quarter with a two-point cushion.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
In broad daylight, two teenage boys snatched our trick-or-treat bags from our hands and ran.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of snatched

Adjective

Their love story is passionate, funny, intellectual, and deeply alive, until a single, tragic wave on a beach in Oaxaca changes everything.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
As the National Transportation Safety Board investigates what weather, mechanical or tactical factors caused the crash, family members and former mentors are remembering the young pilot as passionate and talented beyond her 20 years.

— Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

Laser cooling slowed the atoms, and evaporative cooling removed the most energetic ones, allowing the remaining atoms to form a condensate inside an optical dipole trap.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
The energetic forward missed the first nine games of the season because of swelling in his left knee.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of energetic

Verb

His voice, captured on an iPhone microphone, is strikingly deep, a rumble beneath McDoom’s sweetly lilting delivery.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
And in Georgia, Democrats captured a governorship in a premier presidential swing state in Tuesday's midterm elections, winning the governor's office for the first time since 1998.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of captured

Adjective

There’s this desire, understandable on its face, to make the design and aesthetics of the live-action world recognizably similar to the animated world.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
The face is customizable with various colorways, clock fonts, and photos; there’s also an animated Snoopy, whose antics change with the weather and the holidays.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026