spiritedness
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- noun
- /ˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs/
- Enter Tom Doniphon, symbol of the moral ambiguity of spiritedness.
- public-spiritedness
- spiritedness and pride
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Examples
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According to Plato, reason, spiritedness, and desire should be blended in due measure.
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In Greek, spiritedness is the central psychological quality of the Republic.
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And it means something like spiritedness or passion.
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In the warrior, private spiritedness becomes a public virtue.
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The soul is just, he tells us, when the appetites, spiritedness, and reason cooperate with reason, ruling, spirit, and appetite.
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Moreover, there can be an element of personal regard even in acts of public-spiritedness.
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Every factor, demographic and geographic, and every detail of Spartan education contributed to public spiritedness.
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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.
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For the classical political philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, the goal of spiritedness, properly understood, is consciousness of one's own excellence.
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The spiritedness of the children during the festival brought joy to everyone around.
Synonyms
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Lively excitement that makes people or work feel active
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A person's mood or energy, often lively and positive
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Physical or mental energy that makes you active
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Lively, excited behaviour in a person or group
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Being ready to play and have fun
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A strong, lively energy and brightness in people, places, or things
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A feeling of energy and excitement that makes people active
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A lively energy in the way someone speaks, plays, or moves
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A lively, bold attitude that shows readiness to argue or fight
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Being lively and full of cheerful energy that makes people notice you
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A bright, lively look or feeling that shows energy
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Lively and cheerful in a bright, energetic way that can seem a little too playful
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A cheerful, friendly mood that makes people feel good
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A person who is lively, energetic, and enthusiastic
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A strong warm feeling shown in voice or actions
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A lively, friendly way of acting that likes fun and makes people laugh
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A happy, lively feeling that makes people smile
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A feeling of lively energy and excitement
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A lively, cheerful energy that people cannot hold back
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A quality of taking part with energy and interest
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A lively, cheerful, and relaxed way of moving or dressing
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A lively, cheerful energy that makes people feel happy
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A lively, energetic way of moving or acting
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A state of being full of energy and strength
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A feeling that something is full of life and energy
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A lively, energetic quality or a strong, pleasant taste in people and food
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A quality of moving quickly and with energy
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A strong, happy energy that makes someone lively
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A happy, lively mood that makes people smile
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Lively, playful behavior that makes people laugh
A lively, happy energy that makes a person enjoy life
Playful, lively behaviour that shows happy energy
A cheerful, carefree feeling that makes life seem easier
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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.