Esprit

Synonyms of esprit

• enthusiasm
• spirit
• vitality

Antonyms of esprit

• apathy
• indifference
• lethargy

Collocations of esprit

esprit de corps

Frequency: 80 %

The team's esprit de corps was palpable during the championship game.

esprit critique

Frequency: 70 %

Having an esprit critique is important when analyzing complex issues.

esprit d'escalier

Frequency: 65 %

I always come up with the perfect comeback in the esprit d'escalier.

esprit de finesse

Frequency: 60 %

Her esprit de finesse allowed her to navigate delicate situations with ease.

esprit de l'escalier

Frequency: 50 %

He thought of the perfect response in the esprit de l'escalier.

Idiomatic Expressions for esprit

• Phrase: esprit d'escalier
  Meaning: the witty comeback or response that comes to mind after the opportunity has passed
  Usage: I hate it when I think of the perfect retort too late, that's my esprit d'escalier.