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
  • Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year!
    Elpida Kokkota, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Toy trends:For some toy sellers, packing shelves with nostalgia pays off A 'joyful, sweet' job Alphie the robot.
    Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of joyful
Adjective
  • Guests can also sample nonalcoholic cocktail flights that rival their spirited counterparts in flavor and sophistication.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Project Ares sports an aggressive riding position, which coupled with its clip-on handlebars, rear-sets, and a 33.5-inch (851-mm) seat height makes for a spirited riding experience.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of spirited
Adjective
  • The legendary actress's exuberant, almost terroristically heartbreaking performance as the titular character in King Vidor's 1937 melodrama earned her the first of four Academy Award nominations over her seven-decade career.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Nala, on the other hand, takes a more exuberant approach, enthusiastically launching a pink toy around the room.
    Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of exuberant
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  • In November, observers saw a SpaceX satellite make a fiery return to Earth over Colorado, Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The fiery tear in the rich, dark blue of the night sky in this photograph captured by Trevor Mahlman in February, is a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, captured during the moments of stage separation as the vehicle's main booster burns back toward Earth and the second stage streaks onward to space.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of fiery
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  • Some areas, such as L.A.’s Fashion District, remain lively, but the inescapable realities of homelessness, mental illness and drug use keep many visitors and businesses away.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • According to Wolman, there's a lively debate about which Scottsdale location is better.
    Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • Forms a treasured bond with a spunky colt named Pinto Bean.
    Alex Baia, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Luckily, with some inventive traps and a spunky attitude, Kevin is able to defend his home.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of spunky
Adjective
  • Her outfits were downright aspirational: vivid reds, gorgeous greens and other vivacious tones and textures breathed life into Wise’s character.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The win crystalizes a turnaround for the Buffaloes orchestrated by second-year head coach Deion Sanders, whose vivacious leadership style led CU to a 9-3 record.
    Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of vivacious
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  • The newlyweds wake up hungry after a passionate wedding night, which is when Mel remembers that Charmaine never did turn up yesterday.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Someone passionate about keeping skin hydrated 100% of the time will appreciate it for its intelligent blend of five peptides, 2.5% niacinamide, alongside vitamin- and omega-rich oils, which not only target dryness, but improve skin’s firmness and tone with consistent use.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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