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spirited

/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

spiritedadjective

more spirited

Comp.

most spirited

Super.

/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

Translations

fougueuxSe dit surtout d’une personne, d’un discours ou d’une attitude marqués par l’énergie et la vivacité.

She gave a spirited speech at the conference.

Elle a prononcé un discours fougueux à la conférence.

plein d’entrainEmploi fréquent pour une personne ou une activité dynamique et enthousiaste.

The children were in a spirited mood during the game.

Les enfants étaient d’humeur pleine d’entrain pendant le jeu.

animéPour un débat, une musique, une discussion ou une ambiance vifs et dynamiques.

They had a spirited discussion about the proposal.

Ils ont eu une discussion animée sur la proposition.

Additional translations

vifPlus naturel pour un échange, un débat ou un ton soutenu.

Definitions

Full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.

The spirited debate between the two candidates kept the audience engaged throughout the evening.

Having a particular character or mood, often lively or animated.

The spirited music at the festival had everyone dancing and enjoying themselves.

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Antonyms

spiritedpast participle

/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

Past-participle adjective, chiefly in the expression “spirited away”, meaning ‘taken or carried off secretly or suddenly’.

Translations

Additional translations

emmené discrètementEmploi littéraire ou contextuel, souvent dans l’expression « spirited away ».

Definitions

Taken or carried away secretly or suddenly; removed without attracting attention.

The files were spirited away before anyone noticed.

Synonyms

spiritnoun

Definitions

The non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul.

Many believe that the spirit lives on after the body dies.

A supernatural being, often a ghost or a deity.

The ancient temple was said to be haunted by spirits.

The prevailing or typical quality, mood, or attitude of a person, group, or period of time.

The spirit of the 1960s was one of rebellion and change.

Strong distilled alcoholic drink such as whiskey, gin, or vodka.

He poured himself a glass of spirits before dinner.

A person's mood or emotional state.

She was in high spirits after receiving the good news.

Vigour, courage, or determination; a lively or determined attitude.

The team played with remarkable spirit despite the rain.

spiritverb

spirited

Past Simple

spirited

Past Simple

spirited

Past Participle

spiriting

ing-form

/ˈspɪrɪt/

Translations

enleverEmporter secrètement ou mystérieusement.

The documents were spirited away before anyone noticed.

Les documents ont été enlevés discrètement avant que quiconque ne s’en rende compte.

stimulerDonner de l’énergie, de l’enthousiasme ou de la détermination.

The coach's passionate words spirited the team to victory.

Les paroles passionnées de l’entraîneur ont stimulé l’équipe vers la victoire.

Definitions

To carry off mysteriously or secretly.

The documents were spirited away before anyone noticed.

To impart energy, enthusiasm, or determination to; to animate or encourage.

The coach's passionate words spirited the team to victory.

Synonyms

steal away

carry off

run off with

make off with

spiritpast participle

spirited

Used for the participial adjective "spirited" meaning lively or enthusiastic.

Translations

fougueuxPlein d’énergie, d’enthousiasme ou de détermination.

They engaged in a spirited debate that lasted for hours.

Ils ont mené un débat fougueux qui a duré des heures.

Definitions

Full of energy, enthusiasm, or determination; lively.

They engaged in a spirited debate that lasted for hours.

spiritadjective

Definitions

Used before another noun to denote something relating to distilled alcoholic liquor or supernatural beings.

He filled the spirit lamp and lit the wick.