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spirited

|spir/it/ed|

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/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

(spirit)

essence or mood

Base FormPluralComparativeSuperlativeAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
spiritspiritsmore spiritedmost spiritedspiritedspiritualspiritedly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'spirited' originates from the word 'spirit,' which comes from Latin 'spiritus,' meaning 'breath' or 'soul.'

Historical Evolution

'spiritus' transformed into the Old French word 'espirit,' and eventually became the modern English word 'spirit,' from which 'spirited' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'having a soul or breath,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'full of energy and enthusiasm.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.

The team put up a spirited defense.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41