spirited

1. imp. & p. p. of Spirit Source: opted

2. a. Animated or possessed by a spirit. Source: opted

3. a. Animated; full of life or vigor; lively; full of spirit or fire; as, a spirited oration; a spirited answer. Source: opted

4. adj. displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness Source: wordnet

5. adj. marked by lively action Source: wordnet

6. adj. willing to face danger Source: wordnet

7. adj. made lively or spirited Source: wordnet

8. 1. Animated or possessed by a spirit. [Obs.] "So talked the spirited, sly snake." Milton. 2. Animated; full of life or vigor; lively; full of spirit or fire; as, a spirited oration; a spirited answer. Note: Spirited is much used in composition; as in high-spirited, low- spirited, mean-spirited, etc. Syn. -- Lively; vivacious; animated; ardent; active; bold; courageous. -- Spir"it*ed*ly, adv. -- Spir"it*ed*ness, n. Source: webster

9. j:100 a. displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness Source: ecdict

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