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spirited

spirited

4.3
Brave and determined when facing danger or difficulty
  • adjective
  • /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
translation icon : valiente
  • Despite the harsh conditions, the team remained spirited and determined to complete the expedition.

Examples

  • He is known for his spirited attitude, always ready to tackle any challenge that comes his way.

  • The spirited young athlete gave her all in the final moments of the race.

  • Spirited girls who would not know their place;

    Academic text (1992)

  • And he says there seems to be an opposition between being great spirited and being gentle.

Synonyms

brave
vsspirited
906 1.0

Has courage when facing danger, pain or fear

describes a general full character of courage and determined attitude
courageous
vsspirited
157 3.3

Not afraid to face danger or problems

emphasizes willing courage and determined attitude rather than fearlessness
fearless
vsspirited
117 3.4

Shows courage in dangerous or hard situations

focuses more on determined courage and readiness rather than lack of fear
feisty
vsspirited
59 4.8

Full of energy and ready to argue or fight

is more about courage to face danger than arguing or fighting
gritty
vsspirited
41 5.5

Brave and determined when things are difficult or dangerous

focuses more on active courage and immediate willingness to confront danger
spunky
vsspirited
  • Informal
16 4.6

Brave and full of energy and determination

is more about steady courage and a willing attitude toward danger
gallant
vsspirited
8 5.6

Being brave and lively in a bold, energetic way

is simpler stressing determined willingness to face danger instead of show
hardy
vsspirited
3 4.9

Brave and willing to face danger or hard times

is more about lively willingness and determined action when facing danger
stouthearted
vsspirited
1 8.2

Brave and determined when facing danger or hard times

is more about lively energy and eager willingness to face danger
mettlesome
vsspirited
8.8

Being brave and full of energy when facing danger

focuses more on steady determination and willingness to meet danger
game
vsspirited
  • Informal
6.8

Willing to try something new or risky

is more about steady courage and facing difficulty than mere readiness
gamy
vsspirited
  • Archaic
8.5

Brave and willing to face danger

focuses more on steady courage and determined attitude than risk-seeking

Antonyms

cowardly
84 3.9

Feeling fear and avoiding dangerous or difficult situations

timid
1 3.5

People who are shy and afraid to try new or dangerous things

Compounds

low-spirited
1 5.1

Feeling sad and without much energy

How Brave

heroic
154 3.8
valiant
  • Formal
35 6.1
spirited
4.3
brave
906 1.0

Surface Forms

spirited positive

Morphology

spirited = spirit (transparent) = spirit + ed

The sense 'full of courage and determination' is a natural extension of 'spirit' (courage/energy), formed by the regular adjectival '-ed'.

Etymology

Spirited comes from the same root spirit, which moved from 'breath' to mean 'inner strength'. So a spirited person is full of courage and strong will, ready to face danger or hard things.