high-spirited

adjective

ˈhī-ˈspir-ə-təd How to pronounce high-spirited (audio)
Definition of high-spiritednext
1
as in joyful
joyously unrestrained a high-spirited crowd loudly cheering the basketball team on

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2
as in spirited
marked by a lively display of strong feeling the band struck up a high-spirited march as the President's motorcade approached

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-spirited
  1. joyful
  2. spirited
  3. exuberant
  4. fiery
  5. lively
  6. spunky
  7. vivacious
  8. passionate
Adjective
  • Connecting with our heritage can bring us joy, but connecting with someone else’s heritage can be just as joyful, a gift to compliment our own precious traditions and brightening our commitment to them.
    Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Other images showed prisoners making a joyful exit from the city’s central prison after the rebels’ takeover.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of joyful
Adjective
  • Although Moscow aimed for a quick victory over its Eastern European neighbor, viewed as having a much smaller military, its spirited defense effort bolstered by the U.S. and its NATO allies, has blocked it from making substantial gains.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Caleb Williams had his best game of the season, leading the spirited comeback for naught.
    Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of spirited
Adjective
  • This production of one of the most difficult works in the Sondheim canon made an abstract musical about the opening up of Japan to Western trade in the 19th century vivid, exuberant and provocatively resonant.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Plus: Jonathan Blitzer on the coming immigration crackdown Richard Brody’s best movies of 2024 Essential works of Native American history Photograph by Kirk West / Getty Amanda Petrusich Staff writer The winter holidays can be joyous, exuberant, warming.
    Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of exuberant
Adjective
  • Nix commands respect because of his work ethic, his maturity, his performance and his fiery competitiveness.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Crockett is an outspoken critic of Trump and his GOP allies who frequently makes headlines for her fiery remarks.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of fiery
Adjective
  • Stroll corridors filled with lively conversation; hear and see in faithful detail what transpired almost three centuries ago.
    Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Guests arrived to glasses of chilled champagne, fond embraces, and the buzz of lively conversation.
    Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • That change-up does work, though, as a deft musical nod to Moana’s evolution from spunky sailor wannabe and rebellious daughter to rookie boat captain and beloved big sister.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Though Moo Deng is known for her spunky attitude, Nundee said her siblings were just as playful.
    Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of spunky
Adjective
  • Flintlock: Siege of Dawn is even more accessible: quippy and vivacious, pairing magic with a steampunk aesthetic and a series of arresting, earthy locales.
    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Silverman, an elderly and vivacious former Radio City ballerina, lived alone after the death of her banker husband.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of vivacious
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  • Like her older sisters, Hunter is passionate about cheer and tumbling.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The winery blends tradition with passionate winemaking.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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