spiritedness

noun

Definition of spiritednessnext
as in ebullience

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  1. ebullience
  2. enthusiasm
  3. vivacity
  4. buoyancy
  5. effervescence
  6. brightness
Noun
  • This ebullience, however, required keeping bleak thoughts at bay.
    Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
  • After a few still-entertaining but slightly off seasons, host Matt Lucas was replaced by Alison Hammond, whose cheerful ebullience has buoyed the vibes in the tent.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of ebullience
Noun
  • Before long, there seemingly wasn’t an arts organization in Cincinnati that didn’t benefit from Warner's generosity and enthusiasm.
    Provided by Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Geillis finds his lack of enthusiasm odd and deduces that something grave must be troubling him.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Most striking are the visuals, rendered with vivacity and poignancy.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Rarely in any American film, and certainly any American film before that time, was a prostitute portrayed with such character and vivacity, such disarming truthfulness.
    Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024
Definition of vivacity
Noun
  • Larger body sizes translates to several advantages for these predators, such as increased buoyancy, energy storage, and the ability to undertake long migrations.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • There’s this untethered buoyancy in the Democratic Party that almost feels hysterical — this idea that the party could hold some nicey-nice pseudo-primary beauty pageant and some shiny winner would emerge as its savior.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
Definition of buoyancy
Noun
  • The original and captivating effervescence of filmic arthropods drew its strength from the events and aftermath of World War II.
    Salama Udaipurwala, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The sweet, bubbly effervescence of an espresso tonic: a drink that transforms coffee beans from indulgent into something more refreshing.
    Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of effervescence
Noun
  • Rows and rows of poinsettias, thousands of them, spread across the concrete floors in a sea of crimson, the scent of damp soil and the blinding brightness of the blooms hitting my senses instantly.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, its long battery life and adjustable brightness are perfect for long flights or days at the beach.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of brightness
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