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spiritedly

adverb

Definition of spiritedlynext
as in lively
in a quick and spirited manner the two spaniels ran spiritedly into the surf

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiritedly
  1. lively
  2. playfully
Adverb
  • 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
  • On general principles, Harley trikes have also always been … um, kinda lively in their altogether unique what-passes-for-handling department.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of lively
Adverb
  • With a solid shade range (28 hues—playfully named after Los Angeles locales like DTLA, K-Town, and WeHo as a nod to the brand’s SoCal roots), you’re bound to find a match.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • After replaying Colbert’s Emmy acceptance speech, Kimmel playfully lambasted his friend for giving a sweet paean to his wife, Evie, which made all the other late night hosts look bad with their own wives.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of playfully
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