spiritful

adjective

spir·​it·​ful

ˈspirə̇tfəl

1

archaic : full of spirit or vigor : animated, spirited, vigorous

a charming creature … but confoundedly smart and spiritful

—Samuel Richardson

2

obsolete : spirituous sense 3

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