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spiritedness

spiritedness

3 5.6
A quality of being lively and full of energy
  • noun
  • /ˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs/
translation icon : vivacidad
  • Enter Tom Doniphon, symbol of the moral ambiguity of spiritedness.
  • public-spiritedness
  • spiritedness and pride

And it means something like spiritedness or passion.

Examples

  • According to Plato, reason, spiritedness, and desire should be blended in due measure.

    Academic text (1999)
  • In Greek, spiritedness is the central psychological quality of the Republic.

  • And it means something like spiritedness or passion.

  • In the warrior, private spiritedness becomes a public virtue.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The soul is just, he tells us, when the appetites, spiritedness, and reason cooperate with reason, ruling, spirit, and appetite.

  • Moreover, there can be an element of personal regard even in acts of public-spiritedness.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Every factor, demographic and geographic, and every detail of Spartan education contributed to public spiritedness.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Social cohesion is better, people are more willing to act together for the common good, there's greater public spiritedness, and people are less out for themselves.

  • For the classical political philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, the goal of spiritedness, properly understood, is consciousness of one's own excellence.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The spiritedness of the children during the festival brought joy to everyone around.

Synonyms

spirit
vsspiritedness
822 3.1

A person's mood or energy, often lively and positive

is the trait of being lively rather than a temporary mood
energy
vsspiritedness
311 1.6

Lively excitement that makes people or work feel active

is a trait of liveliness rather than general power or drive
vigor
vsspiritedness
  • US
36 3.4

Physical or mental energy that makes you active

is lively energy but often less forceful or bodily
animation
vsspiritedness
12 3.5

Lively, excited behaviour in a person or group

is more about general liveliness than specific motion
playfulness
vsspiritedness
8 2.5

Being ready to play and have fun

is lively energy that also applies outside playful amusement
vibrancy
vsspiritedness
7 4.6

A strong, lively energy and brightness in people, places, or things

is lively but less about brightness or vividness
liveliness
vsspiritedness
3 3.4

A feeling of energy and excitement that makes people active

is the same wide sense of energetic quality
brio
vsspiritedness
2 8.8

A lively energy in the way someone speaks, plays, or moves

is the general lively quality without dramatic flair
feistiness
vsspiritedness
2 7.0

A lively, bold attitude that shows readiness to argue or fight

is lively without the aggressive determined or combative edge
vivacity
vsspiritedness
1 6.8

Being lively and full of cheerful energy that makes people notice you

is broader everyday energy rather than stylistic animation
perkiness
vsspiritedness
1 6.0

Lively and cheerful in a bright, energetic way that can seem a little too playful

is lively energy without the sense of being inappropriately playful
joviality
vsspiritedness
1 6.0

A cheerful, friendly mood that makes people feel good

is lively quality not specifically social warmth or friendliness
heartiness
vsspiritedness
1 4.2

A strong warm feeling shown in voice or actions

is lively energy rather than warmth and wholeheartedness
vibrance
vsspiritedness
1 4.9

A bright, lively look or feeling that shows energy

is the general lively quality without strong vivid intensity
peppiness
vsspiritedness
  • Informal
1 5.0

A feeling of lively energy and excitement

is liveliness without the sometimes showy cheerful tone
jolliness
vsspiritedness
1 2.7

A happy, lively feeling that makes people smile

is lively energy but not focused on playful good humor
chirpiness
vsspiritedness
  • Informal
1 4.4

A happy, lively mood that makes people smile

is broader liveliness beyond brief upbeat tone
vibrant personality
vsspiritedness
1 3.4

A person who is lively, energetic, and enthusiastic

is the general quality not specifically a personal character trait
playful spirit
vsspiritedness
1 3.7

A lively, friendly way of acting that likes fun and makes people laugh

is the general quality not tied to fun-loving personality
vivaciousness
vsspiritedness
7.0

A strong, happy energy that makes someone lively

is the general lively quality without extra charming emphasis
sprightliness
vsspiritedness
7.2

A lively, energetic way of moving or acting

is a steadier lively quality not focused on quickness
spryness
vsspiritedness
5.3

A quality of moving quickly and with energy

is lively in general rather than mainly quick movement
high-spiritedness
vsspiritedness
6.0

A lively, cheerful energy that makes people feel happy

is lively without the same strong exuberant excitement
livingness
vsspiritedness
7.7

A feeling that something is full of life and energy

is the common lively quality rather than a vivid living presence
vigorousness
vsspiritedness
5.0

A state of being full of energy and strength

is general liveliness rather than heavy bodily force
activeness
vsspiritedness
4.3

A quality of taking part with energy and interest

is an inner quality of liveliness not only outward participation
zestfulness
vsspiritedness
5.9

A lively, happy energy that makes a person enjoy life

is general liveliness rather than focused eager enjoyment
zestiness
vsspiritedness
3.5

A lively, energetic quality or a strong, pleasant taste in people and food

is general liveliness and not mainly about intense flavor or character
jauntiness
vsspiritedness
6.8

A lively, cheerful, and relaxed way of moving or dressing

is general liveliness rather than a deliberately carefree style
frolicsomeness
vsspiritedness
9.5

Playful, lively behaviour that shows happy energy

is lively but not limited to playful frolic and amusement
sportiveness
vsspiritedness
  • Literature
6.7

Lively, playful behavior that makes people laugh

is broad liveliness not limited to play or games
lightsomeness
vsspiritedness
  • Literature
9.8

A cheerful, carefree feeling that makes life seem easier

is lively energy that is not necessarily careless or light
irrepressibility
vsspiritedness
8.5

A lively, cheerful energy that people cannot hold back

is lively but may be more controllable or moderate

Antonyms

43 6.2

A lack of interest or care about things

1 5.4

A lack of life, energy, or movement

Compounds

A feeling of sadness and little interest in things

A lively, cheerful energy that makes people feel happy

How Spirited

exuberance
27 6.7
enthusiasm
288 2.2
spiritedness
3 5.6
liveliness
3 3.4
energy
553 1.0

Surface Forms

spiritedness singular

Morphology

spiritedness = spirited (transparent) = spirit + ed + ness

Forming the noun 'spiritedness' from the adjective 'spirited' via the productive suffix '-ness' is a straightforward nominalization.

Etymology

Spiritedness comes from the old Latin word spirare, which means 'to breathe', and the same root is in spirit and inspire. So to be spirited is like having a strong 'breath' of 'life', which explains why it means lively energy and enthusiasm.