Low Spirits

Pronunciation: /loʊ ˈspɪrɪts/

Definitions of low spirits

noun a person's mood or emotional state

Example Sentences

A1 She felt low spirits after failing her exam.

A2 He was in low spirits after losing his job.

B1 The rainy weather put her in low spirits.

B2 Despite the setback, she refused to let herself fall into low spirits.

C1 Even in low spirits, she managed to find some joy in the small things.

C2 His low spirits were lifted when he received good news from his doctor.

Examples of low spirits in a Sentence

formal She was experiencing low spirits due to the recent loss of her loved one.

informal He's been in low spirits ever since he lost his job.

slang I hate seeing my friend in such low spirits, it's really bringing me down too.

figurative The rainy weather seemed to match her low spirits perfectly.

Grammatical Forms of low spirits

• past tense: lowered
• plural: low spirits
• comparative: lower spirits
• superlative: lowest spirits
• present tense: has low spirits
• future tense: will have low spirits
• perfect tense: have had low spirits
• continuous tense: is having low spirits
• singular: low spirit
• positive degree: high spirits
• infinitive: to have low spirits
• gerund: having low spirits
• participle: having had low spirits

Origin and Evolution of low spirits

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'low spirits' originated from the belief in ancient Greek and Roman medicine that the body's health and emotions were governed by the four humors: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. When an imbalance in these humors occurred, it was believed to cause a person to feel melancholic or downhearted.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'low spirits' has evolved to refer to a temporary state of feeling sad, dejected, or lacking in energy. It is commonly used in modern language to describe a person's mood or emotional state.