spirited

UK
/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
US
/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

Translations

spiritedadjective
more spirited
Comp.
most spirited
Super.
UK
/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
US
/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
The spirited debate lasted for hours.
Оживлённые дебаты длились часами.
She gave a spirited performance on stage.
Она дала энергичное выступление на сцене.
His spirited attitude was contagious.
Его бодрое отношение было заразительным.
spiritedpast participle
UK
/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
US
/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
Past-participle adjective, chiefly in the expression “spirited away”, meaning ‘taken or carried off secretly or suddenly’.
spiritverb

spirited

Past Simple

spirited
Past Simple
spirited
Past Participle
spiriting
Gerund
UK
/ˈspɪrɪt/
US
/ˈspɪrɪt/
They tried to spirit him away before the police arrived.
Они пытались увезти его до прибытия полиции.
The rebels managed to spirit the hostages out of the country.
Повстанцам удалось похитить заложников из страны.
Additional translations
Synonyms
steal away
carry off
run off with
make off with
spiritpast participle

spirited

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

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.