Spirits — synonyms, definition

1. spirits (Noun) Brit

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spirits (Noun) — An alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented.

spirits (Noun) — The vital principle or animating force within living things.

spirits (Noun) — The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people. ex. "a clergyman improved the spirit of the meeting"

spirits (Noun) — A fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character.

spirits (Noun) — Any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings.

spirits (Noun) — The state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection). ex. "he was in good spirits" ex. "his spirit rose"

spirits (Noun) — The intended meaning of a communication.

spirits (Noun) — Animation and energy in action or expression.

spirits (Noun) — An inclination or tendency of a certain kind. ex. "he had a change of spirit"

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2. spirits (Verb) Brit

inspirits spirits up

spirits (Verb) — Infuse with spirit. ex. "The company spirited him up"

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