Definitions

spirited

[spir-i-tid] / ˈspɪr ɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

lively, vivacious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animated bold bright courageous energetic enthusiastic fearless fiery gutsy passionate peppy resolute spunky vigorous

STRONG

alert animate brave burning game jumping keen rocking sparkling

WEAK

active ardent audacious avid bouncy chirpy dauntless eager effervescent full of life gingery gritty high-spirited hot hyper intrepid mettlesome nervy peppery plucky sharp snappy sprightly zappy zealous zesty zingy zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid apathetic cold cool cowardly dull fearful idle inactive indifferent lethargic light meek shy timid tired unenthusiastic unexcited weak

STRONG

cautious

WEAK

depressed dispirited lazy unhappy unlively

Example Sentences

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Rodriguez took power in January when her former boss, Nicolas Maduro, was captured by US forces and spirited to the United States to face trial.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

A spirited critique on his Twitch stream of this year’s ball change at Indian Wells recently went viral.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Newcastle may have been feeling the effects of playing with 10 men for so long in a spirited midweek win against Manchester United.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Arguably such spirited rivalries can be good for consumers in the long run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Taking a firm grip on the mitten, he flattened his ears in spirited fellowship, dashed down the slope and up to his den.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George

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