spirit

noun

  1. 1

    a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character

  2. 2

    an inclination or tendency of a certain kind

    he had a change of heart

  3. 3

    animation and energy in action or expression

    it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it

  4. 4

    the intended meaning of a communication

  5. 5

    any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings

  6. 6

    the vital principle or animating force within living things

  7. 7

    the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)

    his emotional state depended on her opinion

    he was in good spirits

  8. 8

    the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

    the feel of the city excited him

    a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting

verb

  1. 1

    infuse with spirit

    The company spirited him up

Synonyms

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