spirit
noun [U] (ENTHUSIASM) /ˈspɪr.ɪt/ approvingDefinition
1. Definition
2. Practise
› enthusiasm, energy, or courage: The orchestra performed The Rite of Spring with great spirit. The torture failed to break the prisoner's spirit.Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm
(Definition of spirit noun (ENTHUSIASM) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
© Cambridge University Press)
Browse the Dictionary
Browse the Thesaurus
More Results for “spirit”
SMART Thesaurus
Synonyms and related words:
- a new lease of life idiom
- alacrity noun
- animation noun (ENERGY)
- ardour noun
- dalliance noun
- fever noun (EXCITEMENT)
- glamour noun
- glitter noun (EXCITEMENT)
- gusto noun
- hoo-ha noun
- intoxication noun
- juice noun (ABILITY)
- romance noun
- sensation noun (EXCITEMENT)
- shiver (up and) down your spine idiom
- spice noun (INTEREST)
- stimulation noun
- stir noun (EXCITEMENT)
- suspense noun
- thrill noun
Word of the Day
Blog
Read our blog about how the English language behaves.
New Words
Find words and meanings that have just started to be used in English, and let us know what you think of them.
