spirited
/ˈspɪɹɪtɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Lively, vigorous, animated or courageous.
Adjective
Examples
November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
Remarkably United’s 10 men almost salvaged an improbable draw during a late, spirited challenge. They showed great competitive courage in that period and there were chances for
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spirited” mean?
Lively, vigorous, animated or courageous.
Is “spirited” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.