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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for spirited

Verb

1. spirit, spirit up, inspirit, enliven, liven, liven up, invigorate, animate
usage: infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"

Adjective

1. spirited (vs. spiritless), boisterous, knockabout, con brio, dashing, gallant, ebullient, exuberant, high-spirited, feisty, plucky, spunky, hoyden(prenominal), hoydenish, tomboyish, impertinent, irreverent, pert, saucy, lively, racy, mettlesome, resilient, snappy, whipping, sprightly, vibrant, vivacious, zestful, yeasty, zesty, barmy, energetic, enthusiastic, lively
usage: displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
2. bouncing, bouncy, peppy, spirited, zippy, lively (vs. dull)
usage: marked by lively action; "a bouncing gait"; "bouncy tunes"; "the peppy and interesting talk"; "a spirited dance"
3. game, gamy, gamey, gritty, mettlesome, spirited, spunky, brave (vs. cowardly), courageous, fearless
usage: willing to face danger
4. enlivened, spirited, animated (vs. unanimated), alive
usage: made lively or spirited; "a meal enlivened by the music"; "a spirited debate"
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