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spirited

UK
/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
US
/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

Translations

spiritedadjective
more spirited
Comp.
most spirited
Super.
UK
/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
US
/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
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.
Synonyms
lively
animated
energetic
vivacious
enthusiastic
zealous
exuberant
dynamic
Antonyms
apathetic
listless
unenthusiastic
spiritedpast participle
UK
/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
US
/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
Past-participle adjective, chiefly in the expression “spirited away”, meaning ‘taken or carried off secretly or suddenly’.
Additional translations
emmené discrètementEmploi littéraire ou contextuel, souvent dans l’expression « spirited away ».
Synonyms
lively
animated
energetic
vivacious
enthusiastic
vigorous
feisty
plucky
zesty
sparkling
buoyant
vibrant
ardent
eager
high-spirited
spiritverb

spirited

Past Simple

spirited
Past Simple
spirited
Past Participle
spiriting
Gerund
UK
/ˈspɪrɪt/
US
/ˈspɪrɪt/
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.
Synonyms
smuggle
sneak
whisk
hustle
steal away
carry off
run off with
make off with
spiritpast participle

spirited

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

spiritedadjective
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.
spiritedpast participle
Taken or carried away secretly or suddenly; removed without attracting attention.
The files were spirited away before anyone noticed.
spiritverb
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.
spiritpast participle
Full of energy, enthusiasm, or determination; lively.
They engaged in a spirited debate that lasted for hours.
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