low-spirited
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of low-spirited
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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You must cheer up, for your letter proves to me that you are low-spirited.
From Charlotte Bront? A Monograph by Reid, T. Wemyss
If not wretched already, for all was wretched at home: Hester was low-spirited; for his own part, he rarely spoke; and the Cuban avoided him.
From Dutch the Diver A Man's Mistake by Fenn, George Manville
Perhaps Jeanne had noticed this, as the last few days she seemed to be low-spirited, and she was not as even-tempered as usual.
From Bijou by Gyp
He led the way back, and, seeking his opportunity, whispered to Bessy Studwick that her brother was low-spirited, and taking her from the Cuban’s side, he made John Studwick happy by bringing her to him.
From Dutch the Diver A Man's Mistake by Fenn, George Manville
The man who would not forbid these interviews, would be considered a low-spirited wretch, unworthy the society of all honorable men.
From Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete by Hogan, William
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