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Spirit (Noun)

Meaning¹

The state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

Her spirit was lifted by the news of her acceptance into college.
The team's spirit was high after their big win.
He was in low spirits after losing his job.
The holiday season always puts me in good spirits.
Her spirit was crushed by the news of her mother's illness.

Synonyms

Emotional State

Hypernyms

Emotion

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Spirit (verb)

Meaning²

The vital principle or animating force within living things.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

Her love of music and art kept her spirit young and vibrant well into old age.
The athletes showed a remarkable team spirit throughout the tough competition.
His family was shocked by his untimely passing, and they will always remember the good spirit he brought to those around him.
Despite her frail physical body, her indomitable spirit inspired others to keep fighting for a cure.
The tour guide pointed out that the statue was a symbol of the community's collective spirit and resilience.

Meaning³

An inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

Heart

Hypernyms

Disposition

Meaning⁴

The intended meaning of a communication.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

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Meaning⁵

The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

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Meaning⁶

Animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

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Meaning⁷

A fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Hypernyms

Fiber
Fibre

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Spiritize (verb)

Meaning⁸

Any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

The shaman believed she could communicate with the spirit of the land through her ritual dance.
In many cultures, spirits are thought to inhabit all natural things, from animals to rivers.
According to local legend, the abandoned mansion was haunted by the spirit of its former owner.
Some people believe that certain places can trap the spirit of someone who dies there, making it unable to move on.
In ancient mythologies, spirits often took the form of humans or animals to interact with mortals.