High-spirited
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: High-spirited is an adjective meaning Possessing a bold nature.
Meaning
Possessing a bold nature.
More Meanings
- Energetic, exuberant, or high-strung.
Example Sentences
"She was as fine a figure of a woman as I was a man, as high-spirited and courageous, as reckless and dare-devilish."
Last week a group of four high-spirited folksters known as the Weavers had succeeded in shouting, twanging and crooning folk singing out of its cloistered corner.
Their poor mother was, I believe, naturally a lighthearted, sociable, high-spirited little creature; and her gay and childish nature pined in the isolation and gloom of her lot.
The more high-spirited among the youth were, about the time that our narrative begins, expecting, rather with hope than apprehension, an opportunity of emulating their fathers in their military achievements.
Synonyms for high-spirited
Depending on context, synonyms include exalted, exuberant, ebullient, spirited.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exuberant, ebullient, spirited, dashing, high-hearted, rampacious.
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