high-spirited
Americanadjective
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characterized by energetic enthusiasm, elation, vivacity, etc.
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boldly courageous; mettlesome.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- high-spiritedly adjective
- high-spiritedness noun
Etymology
Origin of high-spirited
First recorded in 1625–35
Vocabulary lists containing high-spirited
Example Sentences
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Either way, the high-spirited jams are a throwback to a time when you still felt like clapping your hands, and maybe even saying “yeah. “
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2025
The event was scriptless, to honor a compromise with striking writers, but chock full of high-spirited Broadway performances drawing raucous cheers from an audience clearly thrilled to be there at all.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2023
What might appear violent and aggressive is actually a friendly, high-spirited celebration of music and collective enjoyment.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2023
“He’s a high-spirited player. Don’t get down on yourself and stay aggressive and assertive.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2023
With the passage of time and the increasing lack of comfort, the high-spirited camaraderie of the first day had turned to irritation and constant bickering.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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