esprit
sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence.
Origin of esprit
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How to use esprit in a sentence
As hip-hop rose from an underground phenomenon to a global vernacular, that esprit—of being the best, the baddest, the most beautiful—never vanished.
One theme that truly defines the film beyond esprit de corps and survival is lack of communication.
McCain and the boys will likely support him quickly and painlessly as a matter of senatorial esprit de corps!
Susan Rice Should Not Have Caved in to Senatorial Opposition | Sophia A. Nelson | December 23, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThroughout the debate, Republicans never lost their esprit de corps.
esprit du clerg, ou le Christianisme primitif veng des entreprises et des excs de nos Prtres modernes.
Baron d'Holbach | Max Pearson Cushing
This winning of the service esprit de corps—if that's the word—commenced to show results right away.
The Wreckers | Francis LyndeShe's the most beautiful woman in England, but her esprit de conduite isn't quite on a level.
The Awkward Age | Henry JamesThey are continually besprinkling themselves with eau de Cologne, esprit de Lavande, agua rica, or mistura.
There was a certain kind of esprit de corps among the old regular wagoners, and William Hall possessed it in a high degree.
The Old Pike | Thomas B. Searight
British Dictionary definitions for esprit
/ (ɛˈspriː) /
spirit and liveliness, esp in wit
Origin of esprit
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