high-spirited
Americanadjective
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characterized by energetic enthusiasm, elation, vivacity, etc.
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boldly courageous; mettlesome.
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of high-spirited
First recorded in 1625–35
Vocabulary lists containing high-spirited
Example Sentences
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These are high-spirited, action-oriented animals that also embrace new experiences, explains Lau.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
Either way, the high-spirited jams are a throwback to a time when you still felt like clapping your hands, and maybe even saying “yeah. “
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2025
The bird flees from her car’s trunk to a watermelon truck to the space behind an armoire, with adults and children, including the high-spirited young daughter, Linda, in hot pursuit.
From New York Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
Her mother relished Bonmati's disregard for gender norms, while her father would fashion a ball from aluminium foil and take on his young daughter in high-spirited games in the kitchen.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2023
He was by then a growing sensation on the basketball court, high-spirited and agile and quickly growing tall.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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