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Synonyms & Antonyms for spirited
Synonyms
fiery, gingery, high-spirited, mettlesome, peppery, spunky
Antonyms
halfhearted, leaden, spiritless
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The speaker of New Zealand’s Parliament brought a friend to the floor during a spirited debate Wednesday: the 1-month-old son of fellow lawmaker Tamati Coffey and his husband, Tim Smith. — Marisa Iati, Washington Post, "A baby showed up in New Zealand’s Parliament. The speaker let him sit in his chair.," 22 Aug. 2019 The Log from the Sea of Cortez, Steinbeck’s account of the trip, is a high-spirited blend of adventure travel writing, marine science and freewheeling philosophy, shot through with a marvelous sense of wonder at the interconnectedness of the world. — Smithsonian, "John Steinbeck’s Epic Ocean Voyage Rewrote the Rules of Ecology," 22 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spirited.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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