English · Word Candidate

spirited

/ˈspɪɹɪtɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Lively, vigorous, animated or courageous.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tràn đầy sức sống, mạnh mẽ, hoạt bát hoặc can đảm

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

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.

👁 Views 0 today 0 past 7 days 0 this month 0 all time