low-spirited
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of low-spirited
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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Once, when he had seemed low-spirited, I asked whether anything was amiss.
From The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 2 (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry
He was a capital companion and never once showed that he was low-spirited or suffered in the least.”
From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville
His pride would not let him feel low-spirited.
From The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia by Cahan, Abraham
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
You must cheer up, for your letter proves to me that you are low-spirited.
From Charlotte Bront? A Monograph by Reid, T. Wemyss
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