high-spirited

adjective

high-spir·it·ed ˈhī-ˈspir-ə-təd

: characterized by a bold or energetic spirit

high-spiritedly adverb

high-spiritedness noun

a high-spirited crowd loudly cheering the basketball team on the band struck up a high-spirited march as the President's motorcade approached

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of high-spirited was in 1588

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“High-spirited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-spirited. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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high-spirited

adjective

high-spir·it·ed

-ˈspir-ət-əd

: characterized by a bold or lively spirit : exuberant

high-spiritedly adverb

high-spiritedness noun

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