Spirit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspɪɹɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spirit is a noun meaning The soul of a person or other creature.
Meaning
The soul of a person or other creature.
More Meanings
- A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.
- A feeling of passion.
- The manner or style of something.
- Intent; real meaning; opposed to the letter, or formal statement.
- (usually in the plural) A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.
- One who is vivacious or lively; one who evinces great activity or peculiar characteristics of mind or temper.
- (often in the plural) Temper or disposition of mind; mental condition or disposition; intellectual or moral state.
Example Sentences
He has seen spirits roam the house.
A wandering spirit haunts the island.
[…] a triumph of the spirit over the flesh.
Whilst young, preserve his tender mind from all impressions and notions of spirits and goblins[…] in the dark.
Word Forms
- spirits
- spir't
- spiriting
- spirited
Synonyms for spirit
Depending on context, synonyms include liqueur, liquor, apparition, specter, vision, look.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include life, feel, feeling, look, intent, inspirit.
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