high-spirited

[ hahy-spir-i-tid ]

adjective

1. characterized by energetic enthusiasm, elation, vivacity, etc.
2. boldly courageous; mettlesome.

high-spirited

adjective

1. vivacious, bold, or lively

Derived Forms

• ˌhigh-ˈspiritedly, adverb
• ˌhigh-ˈspiritedness, noun

Other Words From

• high-spirit·ed·ly adjective
• high-spirit·ed·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-spirited¹

First recorded in 1625–35

Related Words

• exuberant
• lively
• merry