spirited

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a lively or animated spirit; keen and eager; not dull or lethargic.

  - "The spirited performance of the orchestra left the audience in awe."
  - "The spirited debate between the two politicians lasted for hours."

• adjective

  Given to spirits or the supernatural; otherworldly.

  - "The witch doctor performed a spirited ritual to communicate with the spirits."
  - "The haunted house was filled with spirited presences."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spirited
desired , tired , empired , wired , expired

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Variants

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spirited , spiritedly , spiritedness , spiritednesses , spirit , spiriting , spirits , high-spirited , high-spiritedly , high-spiritedness , high-spiritednesses , low-spirited , low-spiritedly , low-spiritedness , low-spiritednesses , mean-spirited , mean-spiritedness , mean-spiritednesses , poor-spirited , poor-spiritedly , poor-spiritedness , poor-spiritednesses , public-spirited , public-spiritedness , public-spiritednesses , free spirit , free spirits , free-spirited

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Etymology

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From Old French 'espris', past participle of 'esprer' (to understand, to be aware, to perceive).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'spirited' is often used to describe strong alcoholic beverages, such as 'spirited' wine or 'spirited' rum.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that certain foods or drinks can give one a 'spirited' feeling, such as ginger or chili peppers.

3. The term 'spirited away' can refer to being taken away suddenly or unexpectedly, as in the famous Japanese anime film 'Spirited Away'.

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Related Concepts

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1. animated: Related concept: Having a lively or energetic spirit, similar to 'spirited'. Synonyms include 'animated', 'vivacious', and 'lively'.

2. supernatural: Related concept: Refers to things that are beyond the natural world, such as ghosts, spirits, and other otherworldly beings. 'Spirited' can refer to both the lively, animated sense and the otherworldly sense.

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Culture

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In literature, 'spirited' is often used to describe characters who are lively, energetic, and quick-witted. It can also refer to supernatural or otherworldly beings. In art, the term 'spirited' is used to describe works that convey a sense of liveliness and energy.

How to Memorize "spirited"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'spirited', imagine a lively, energetic being or character. Think about how they move, speak, and interact with others. Visualize the way they make those around them feel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spirited' with words like 'animated', 'lively', 'vivacious', and 'energetic'. Remember that 'spirited' can also refer to otherworldly beings or things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym SPiRiTed: S - Sparkling, P - Passionate, I - Intense, R - Radiant, I - Invigorating, T - Thrilling, E - Exciting, D - Dynamic.

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