Spirited

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

Definitions of spirited

adjective showing energy, enthusiasm, or determination

Example Sentences

A1 The children had a spirited game of tag in the park.

A2 She gave a spirited performance in the school play.

B1 The team showed a spirited effort in the championship game.

B2 The spirited debate among the politicians lasted for hours.

C1 The orchestra delivered a spirited rendition of the classical piece.

C2 Her spirited personality always lights up the room.

Examples of spirited in a Sentence

formal The spirited debate among the scholars lasted for hours.

informal She has a very spirited personality and always brings energy to the room.

slang The concert was lit, everyone was so spirited!

figurative Her artwork had a spirited quality that captured the essence of freedom.

Grammatical Forms of spirited

• past tense: spirited
• plural: spiriteds
• comparative: more spirited
• superlative: most spirited
• present tense: spirit
• future tense: will spirit
• perfect tense: have spirited
• continuous tense: is spiriting
• singular: spirited
• positive degree: spirited
• infinitive: spirit
• gerund: spiriting
• participle: spirited

Origin and Evolution of spirited

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'spirited' originated from the Latin word 'spiritus' which means breath, spirit, or courage.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is lively, courageous, or full of energy, the word 'spirited' has evolved to also convey a sense of enthusiasm, determination, or vigor.