Transcription
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- [hahy spir-i-tid]
- /haɪ ˈspɪr ɪ tɪd/
- /haɪ ˈspɪr.ɪ.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahy spir-i-tid]
- /haɪ ˈspɪr ɪ tɪd/
Definitions of high-spirited word
- adjective high-spirited characterized by energetic enthusiasm, elation, vivacity, etc. 1
- adjective high-spirited boldly courageous; mettlesome. 1
- adjective high-spirited showing energy, enthusiasm 1
- adjective high-spirited Someone who is high-spirited is very lively and easily excited. 0
- graded adjective high-spirited A high-spirited horse is difficult to control because it is very lively, active, or nervous. 0
- adjective high-spirited vivacious, bold, or lively 0
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Origin of high-spirited
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for High-spirited
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
high-spirited popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for high-spirited
adj high-spirited
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- merry — full of cheerfulness or gaiety; joyous in disposition or spirit: a merry little man.
- effervescent — effervescing; bubbling.
- fiery — consisting of, attended with, characterized by, or containing fire: a volcano's fiery discharge.
- gallant — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
Antonyms for high-spirited
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