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high-spirited Definition

high-spirited (hī′spir′it id)

adjective

  1. having or showing a courageous or noble spirit
  2. spirited; fiery
  3. merry; lively

high-spirited Synonyms

high-spirited

modif.

daring, dauntless, reckless; see brave 1, valiant 1.

high-spirited Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • girl: Cecil Powel, heiress of Llandow, was a high-spirited girl with many admirers.
  • romp: Don Pasquale, a sparkling, high-spirited romp of a comedy would be good fun anywhere.
  • crowd: When Lissarley had finished parading most of us joined the high-spirited crowd to cheer on the remaining bands.
  • entertainer: He's a showman, mime, clown and high-spirited entertainer whose routines will leave you breathless.
  • son: George III was also having trouble with his high-spirited eldest son, George, Prince of Wales.
  • music: Everyone said that your joyful and high-spirited music rounded off a really happy day - thank you again for making it a perfect evening.