high-spiritedness
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- noun
- /haɪ ˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs/
- During the celebration, the high-spiritedness of the crowd created an atmosphere of excitement and fun.
Examples
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What made J.R. irresistible and always forgivable was his high-spiritedness and his love of the game.
Blog text (1) -
He conducts his show in an air of high-spiritedness and relaxed good humor, clearly enjoying himself, always willing to be spontaneous and unpredictable, even though he is aware that every word he utters on the air is being recorded and tracked by his political enemies in the hope that he will slip up and say something career-destroying.
Academic text (2011) -
The children's laughter and high-spiritedness filled the playground with joy.
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Her high-spiritedness was contagious, making everyone around her smile and feel uplifted.
Synonyms
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6.7
A feeling of strong, happy energy and excitement
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3.2
A strong feeling of being very happy and excited
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2.5
Being ready to play and have fun
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A happy mood that makes you smile and helps others feel good
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4.9
A bright, lively look or feeling that shows energy
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8.5
A feeling of cheerful, lively energy that people show
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6.0
A cheerful, friendly mood that makes people feel good
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5.6
A quality of being lively and full of energy
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4.2
A strong warm feeling shown in voice or actions
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3.7
A lively, friendly way of acting that likes fun and makes people laugh
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8.5
A lively, cheerful energy that people cannot hold back
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6.8
A lively, cheerful, and relaxed way of moving or dressing
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9.5
A feeling of happiness and energy that makes someone feel positive
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A strong, happy energy that makes someone lively
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6.7
Lively, playful behavior that makes people laugh
Antonyms
How Energetic
Surface Forms
Morphology
high-spiritedness = high-spirited (transparent) = high + spirit + ed + ness
The suffix '-ness' forms a noun indicating the state or quality of being high-spirited.
Etymology
High-spiritedness comes from high and spirit; spirit once meant 'breath' and then 'energy' or 'life', just like in inspire. So, high-spiritedness is having 'high' or strong 'energy' and cheer, which is why it means lively and enthusiastic behavior.