low-spirited
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of low-spirited
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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When he got here we remarked that he seemed low-spirited.
From The Story of Charles Strange, Vol. 3 (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry
The Audience is limited and low-spirited, and may perhaps number—including the Attendants—eighteen.
From Voces Populi by Anstey, F.
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
When we reached England she was, as I was, thankful indeed; but now that she would be so quickly with her mother, she became very low-spirited and anxious.
From A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado by Roper, Edward
My mother had not been in her usual good health during the summer, and had been at times a little low-spirited.
From The Story of the Toys by Dodge, Mary Harris Toy
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