spirit synonyms

spirit

n.

  1. Life

    breath, vitality, animation; see life 1.

  2. Soul

    psyche, essence, substance; see soul 2.

  3. A supernatural being

    specter, vision, apparition, specter; see ghost 1, 2, god 1, goddess.

  4. Courage

    boldness, ardor, enthusiasm; see courage 1.

  5. A form of alcohol; often plural

    distillation, spiritous liquor, hard liquor; see drink 2.

  6. Feeling; often plural

    disposition, temper, humor, tenor; see feeling, mood 1.

  7. Intent or meaning

    genius, quality, sense; see character 1, meaning.

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