Synonyms of spirited

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adjective

ˈspir-ə-təd 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fiery
• passionate
• spunky
• brisk
• fervent
• high-spirited
• peppery
• aggressive
• militant
• ambitious
• mettlesome
• animated
• feisty
• energetic
• assertive
• impassioned
• vivacious
• high-pressure
• sprightly
• ardent
• in-your-face
• perky
• kinetic
• gingery
• bouncing
• jaunty
• frisky
• animate
• pushy
• scrappy
• peppy
• jazzy
• racy
• emphatic
• spanking
• springy
• sparky
• pert
• bouncy
• zippy
• vital
• obtrusive
• snappy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• halfhearted
• spiritless
• leaden
• dull
• boring
• lifeless
• bloodless
• languid
• listless
• dead
• languorous
• limp
• lackadaisical
• sluggish
• inanimate
• sleepy
• tired
• inert
• lethargic
• torpid
• low-pressure
• unaggressive
• unambitious
• unassertive
• nonassertive
• unenterprising

2

as in lively

having much high-spirited energy and movement

a team known for its spirited and in-your-face basketball

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lively
• energetic
• animated
• active
• brisk
• animate
• enthusiastic
• bouncing
• playful
• cheerful
• vivacious
• awake
• sprightly
• frisky
• perky
• kinetic
• peppy
• jaunty
• sparky
• jazzy
• mettlesome
• racy
• gay
• spanking
• zippy
• vital
• springy
• pert
• snappy
• airy
• agile
• bright
• eager
• on the go
• up
• dashing
• pizzazzy
• dapper
• effervescent
• boisterous
• nimble
• upbeat
• buoyant
• spiffy
• exuberant
• wide-awake
• high-spirited
• chirpy
• alert
• spry
• impish
• nervous
• ebullient
• frolicsome
• bubbly
• chipper
• sparkly
• keen
• open-eyed
• agog
• high-strung
• pixieish
• skittish
• chirrupy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• languid
• listless
• inactive
• dead
• lifeless
• limp
• lazy
• leaden
• inanimate
• indolent
• weary
• sluggish
• tired
• sleepy
• inert
• languorous
• lackadaisical
• vapid
• spiritless
• lethargic
• stolid
• apathetic
• languishing
• dull
• unambitious
• boring
• tedious
• impassive
• torpid
• phlegmatic
• irksome

spirited

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verb

past tense of spirit

as in snatched

Related Words

• snatched
• captured
• impressed
• seized
• waylaid
• hijacked
• absconded (with)
• kidnapped
• crimped
• abducted
• shanghaied
• stole
• caught
• took
• copped

Dissimilar Words

• delivered
• rescued
• returned
• redeemed
• restored
• ransomed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spirited

Adjective

Rebellious, playful, and spirited, Caro Editions is inspired by the unique style of Danish supermodel and founder Caroline Bille Brahe (who also happens to be jewelry designer Sophie Bille Brahe’s sister). — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

Rather, it was opened with a sense of spirited, youthful energy. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

This is what brings us around to Miami Dolphins right guard Jonah Savaiinaea, who had spirited battles with veteran defensive tackle Zach Sieler in Monday’s practice. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Nonalcoholic drinks are given as much care as the spirited cocktails; try the lemon-lavender-ginger Root Chakra for a sophisticated alternative. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026