spirited — full of energy, enthusiasm, or determination
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: full of energy, enthusiasm, or determination
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
Korean meaning: 활기찬, 기운찬, 열정적인
Korean pronunciation: **스피**리티드
Example Sentences
- My grandmother may be 80, but she's still spirited enough to challenge anyone to a dance-off.
- The spirited puppy turned the living room into a disaster zone in just five minutes.
- After three cups of coffee, she gave a spirited presentation about the importance of sleep.
spirited
ADJECTIVE//ˈspɪrɪtɪd//
full of energy, enthusiasm, or determination
A spirited basketball player leaps with explosive energy during practice
Spirit graduated ED - now he's spirited and spread!
Her spirited drive turned what she inherited into success credited!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'spiritus' meaning breath or soul, which comes from 'spirare' meaning to breathe. The word evolved to describe someone filled with energy and enthusiasm, as if their soul is breathing with life.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother may be 80, but she's still spirited enough to challenge anyone to a dance-off.”
“The spirited puppy turned the living room into a disaster zone in just five minutes.”
“After three cups of coffee, she gave a spirited presentation about the importance of sleep.”
“The students engaged in a spirited discussion about climate change.”
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