high-spirited

adjective

high-spir·​it·​ed ˈhī-ˈspir-ə-təd 

: characterized by a bold or energetic spirit

high-spiritedly adverb

high-spiritedness noun

Synonyms

• bouncy
• bubbly
• buoyant
• crank [chiefly dialect]
• effervescent
• exuberant
• frolic
• frolicsome
• gamesome
• gay
• vivacious

Examples of high-spirited in a Sentence

a high-spirited crowd loudly cheering the basketball team on

the band struck up a high-spirited march as the President's motorcade approached

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

high-spirited

adjective

high-spir·​it·​ed

-ˈspir-ət-əd

: characterized by a bold or lively spirit : exuberant

high-spiritedly adverb

high-spiritedness noun