low-spirited
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
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 Moodie, Susanna
Patients are low-spirited and very apprehensive of death.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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 Ingleby, Leonard Cresswell
I was feeling very low-spirited, and so weary of his tiresome ways that I began to cry.
From The Tree of Knowledge A Novel by Reynolds, Mrs. Baillie
I was not so low-spirited as on the last celebration of this memorable day.
From Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet by Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel)
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