low-spirited
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of low-spirited
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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I was still far from well, low-spirited and out of humour with myself and the whole world.
From The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) by Susanna Moodie
His pride would not let him feel low-spirited.
From The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia by Abraham Cahan
He was an angular swayback, leggy, low-spirited, thick-headed, and as fast as a caterpillar.
From Taking Chances by Clarence L. Cullen
On these occasions he brightens up, but after the visits of his solicitor he is visibly very low-spirited and morose.
From Oscar Wilde by Leonard Cresswell Ingleby
The Audience is limited and low-spirited, and may perhaps number—including the Attendants—eighteen.
From Voces Populi by F. Anstey
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