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spir·it
(spĭr′ĭt)n.
1.
a. A force or principle believed to animate living beings.
b. A force or principle believed to animate humans and often to endure after departing from the body of a person at death; the soul.
2. Spirit The Holy Spirit.
3. A supernatural being, as:
a. An angel or demon.
b. A being inhabiting or embodying a particular place, object, or natural phenomenon.
c. A fairy or sprite.
4.
a. The part of a human associated with the mind, will, and feelings: Though unable to join us today, they are with us in spirit.
b. The essential nature of a person or group.
5. A person as characterized by a stated quality: He is a proud spirit.
6.
a. An inclination or tendency of a specified kind: Her actions show a generous spirit.
b. A pervasive or essential attitude, quality, or principle: the spirit of 1776.
7.
a. An attitude marked by enthusiasm, energy, or courage: sang with spirit; troops that fought with spirit.
b. spirits A mood or emotional state: The guests were in high spirits. His sour spirits put a damper on the gathering.
c. Strong loyalty or dedication: team spirit.
8. The actual though unstated sense or significance of something: the spirit of the law.
9. often spirits(used with a sing. verb) An alcohol solution of an essential or volatile substance.
10. spirits An alcoholic beverage, especially distilled liquor.
tr.v. spir·it·ed, spir·it·ing, spir·its
1. To carry off mysteriously or secretly: The documents had been spirited away.
2. To impart courage, animation, or determination to; inspirit.
[Middle English, from Old French espirit, from Latin spīritus, breath, from spīrāre, to breathe.]
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spirit
(ˈspɪrɪt)n
1. (Philosophy) the force or principle of life that animates the body of living things
2. temperament or disposition: truculent in spirit.
3. liveliness; mettle: they set to it with spirit.
4. the fundamental, emotional, and activating principle of a person; will: the experience broke his spirit.
5. a sense of loyalty or dedication: team spirit.
6. the prevailing element; feeling: a spirit of joy pervaded the atmosphere.
7. state of mind or mood; attitude: he did it in the wrong spirit.
8. (plural) an emotional state, esp with regard to exaltation or dejection: in high spirits.
9. a person characterized by some activity, quality, or disposition: a leading spirit of the movement.
10. the deeper more significant meaning as opposed to a pedantic interpretation: the spirit of the law.
11. that which constitutes a person's intangible being as contrasted with his physical presence: I shall be with you in spirit.
12. (Alternative Belief Systems)
a. an incorporeal being, esp the soul of a dead person
b. (as modifier): spirit world.
vb (tr)
13. (usually foll by: away or off) to carry off mysteriously or secretly
14. (often foll by up) to impart animation or determination to
[C13: from Old French esperit, from Latin spīritus breath, spirit; related to spīrāre to breathe]
spirit
(ˈspɪrɪt)n
1. (Brewing) (often plural) any distilled alcoholic liquor such as brandy, rum, whisky, or gin
2. (Chemistry) chem
a. an aqueous solution of ethanol, esp one obtained by distillation
b. the active principle or essence of a substance, extracted as a liquid, esp by distillation
3. (Chemistry) pharmacol
a. a solution of a volatile substance, esp a volatile oil, in alcohol
b. (as modifier): a spirit burner.
4. (Alchemy) alchemy any of the four substances sulphur, mercury, sal ammoniac, or arsenic
[C14: special use of spirit1, name applied to alchemical substances (as in sense 4), hence extended to distilled liquids]
Spirit
(ˈspɪrɪt)n
1. (Theology)
a. another name for the Holy Spirit
b. God, esp when regarded as transcending material limitations
2. (Theology) the influence of God or divine things upon the soul
3. (Christian Churches, other) Christian Science God or divine substance
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spir•it
(ˈspɪr ɪt)n.
1. the animating principle of life, esp. of humans; vital essence.
2. the incorporeal part of humans, or an aspect of this, as the mind or soul.
3. conscious, incorporeal being, as opposed to matter.
4. a supernatural, incorporeal being, esp. one having a particular character: evil spirits.
5. a fairy, sprite, or elf.
6. an attitude or principle that pervades thought, stirs one to action, etc.: the spirit of reform.
7. (cap.) the third person of the Trinity; Holy Spirit.
8. the soul or heart as the seat of feelings or as prompting to action: a man of broken spirit.
9. spirits, feelings or mood with regard to exaltation or depression: high spirits.
10. a vigorous, courageous, or optimistic attitude: That's the spirit!
11. temper or disposition: meek in spirit.
12. an individual as characterized by a particular attitude, character, etc.: a few brave spirits.
13. dominant tendency or character: the spirit of the age.
14. vigorous sense of membership in a group: community spirit.
15. general meaning or intent (opposed to letter): the spirit of the law.
16. the essence or active principle of a substance as extracted in liquid form, esp. by distillation.
17. Often, spirits. a strong distilled alcoholic liquor.
18. Brit. alcohol.
19. a solution in alcohol of an essential or volatile principle; essence.
20. the Spirit, God.
adj. 21. operating by burning alcoholic spirits: a spirit stove.
22. of or pertaining to spiritualist bodies or activities.
v.t. 23. to carry off mysteriously or secretly (often fol. by away or off): to be spirited away by unknown captors.
24. to encourage; urge on or stir up.
[1200–50; Middle English (n.) < Latin spīritus orig., a breathing =spīri-, comb. form representing spīrāre to breathe + -tus suffix of v. action]
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spirit
Past participle: spirited
Gerund: spiriting
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spirit
A term used to mean different things in different cultures. It may mean the independent part of a person that survives after death; in magic it tends to refer to a supernatural being without a body.
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| Noun | 1. |  spirit - the vital principle or animating force within living thingslife principle, vital principle - a hypothetical force to which the functions and qualities peculiar to living things are sometimes ascribed |
| 2. |  spirit - 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"ambiance, ambience, atmosphere - a particular environment or surrounding influence; "there was an atmosphere of excitement" Hollywood - a flashy vulgar tone or atmosphere believed to be characteristic of the American film industry; "some people in publishing think of theirs as a glamorous medium so they copy the glitter of Hollywood" Zeitgeist - the spirit of the time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation | |
| 3. | spirit - a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character character, fibre, fiber - the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions; "education has for its object the formation of character"- Herbert Spencer braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness - a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear cowardice, cowardliness - the trait of lacking courage | |
| 4. | spirit - any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings spiritual being, supernatural being - an incorporeal being believed to have powers to affect the course of human events control - a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance evil spirit - a spirit tending to cause harm djinn, djinni, djinny, genie, jinnee, jinni - (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals familiar spirit, familiar - a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard peri - (Persian folklore) a supernatural being descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is done apparition, fantasm, phantasm, phantasma, phantom, spectre, specter - a ghostly appearing figure; "we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us" presence - an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby kachina - a deified spirit of the Pueblo people numen - a spirit believed to inhabit an object or preside over a place (especially in ancient Roman religion) python - a soothsaying spirit or a person who is possessed by such a spirit thunderbird - (mythology) the spirit of thunder and lightning believed by some Native Americans to take the shape of a great bird zombi, zombi spirit, zombie spirit, zombie - (voodooism) a spirit or supernatural force that reanimates a dead body | |
| 5. | spirit - 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" emotion - any strong feeling embarrassment - the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy); "he is currently suffering financial embarrassments" ecstasy, exaltation, rapture, raptus, transport - a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; "listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens gratification, satisfaction - state of being gratified or satisfied; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time" happiness, felicity - state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy state - a state of depression or agitation; "he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him" unhappiness - state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief | |
| 6. | spirit - the intended meaning of a communication meaning, signification, import, significance - the message that is intended or expressed or signified; "what is the meaning of this sentence"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous" | |
| 7. | spirit - animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it" brio, invigoration, spiritedness, vivification, animation - quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous pertness - quality of being lively and confident; "there was a pertness about her that attracted him" alacrity, briskness, smartness - liveliness and eagerness; "he accepted with alacrity"; "the smartness of the pace soon exhausted him" vim, muscularity, vigor, vigour, energy - an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing); "his writing conveys great energy"; "a remarkable muscularity of style" elan - enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness; "a performance of great elan and sophistication" esprit - liveliness of mind or spirit breeziness, jauntiness - a breezy liveliness; "a delightful breeziness of manner" irrepressibility, buoyancy - irrepressible liveliness and good spirit; "I admired his buoyancy and persistent good humor" high-spiritedness - exuberant liveliness | |
| 8. | spirit - an inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart" disposition, temperament - your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition" | |
| Verb | 1. | spirit - infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up" |
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spirit
noun
1. soul, life, psyche, ego, essential being, inner self The human spirit is virtually indestructable.
2. life force, vital spark, breath His spirit left him during the night.
3. ghost, phantom, spectre, vision, shadow, shade (literary), spook (informal), apparition, sprite, eidolon Do you believe in the existence of evil spirits?
4. courage, guts (informal), grit, balls (taboo slang), backbone, spunk (informal), gameness, ballsiness (taboo slang), dauntlessness, stoutheartedness She was a very brave girl and everyone admired her spirit.
5. liveliness, energy, vigour, life, force, fire, resolution, enterprise, enthusiasm, sparkle, warmth, animation, zest, mettle, welly (slang), ardour, earnestness, brio They played with spirit.
6. attitude, character, quality, humour, temper, outlook, temperament, complexion, disposition They approached the talks in a conciliatory spirit.
7. team spirit, loyalty, togetherness There is a great sense of spirit among the squad.
8. heart, sense, nature, soul, core, substance, essence, lifeblood, quintessence, fundamental nature the real spirit of the Labour movement
10. feeling, atmosphere, character, feel, quality, tone, mood, flavour, tenor, ambience, vibes (slang) I appreciate the sounds, smells and the spirit of the place.
11. resolve, will, drive, resolution, conviction, determination, motivation, dedication, backbone, fortitude, persistence, tenacity, perseverance, willpower, firmness, constancy, single-mindedness, steadfastness, doggedness, resoluteness, indomitability It takes a lot of spirit to win with 10 men.
plural noun
1. mood, feelings, morale, humour, temper, tenor, disposition, state of mind, frame of mind A bit of exercise will help lift his spirits.
spirit something or someone away remove, steal, carry off, seize, trouser (slang), abstract, whisk, abduct, knock off (slang), purloin, snaffle (Brit. informal), make away with The urn containing the ashes was spirited away.
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spirit
noun1. The vital principle or animating force within living beings:
2. The essential being of a person, regarded as immaterial and immortal:
soul.
3. A supernatural being, such as a ghost:
apparition, bogey, bogeyman, bogle, eidolon, ghost, phantasm, phantasma, phantom, revenant, shade, shadow, specter, visitant, wraith.
Informal: spook.
Regional: haunt.
4. The most central and material part:
core, essence, gist, heart, kernel, marrow, meat, nub, pith, quintessence, root, soul, stuff, substance.
Law: gravamen.
5. A temporary state of mind or feeling.Used in plural:
6. A lively, emphatic, eager quality or manner:
animation, bounce, brio, dash, élan, esprit, life, liveliness, pertness, sparkle, verve, vigor, vim, vivaciousness, vivacity, zip.
Slang: oomph.
7. The quality of mind enabling one to face danger or hardship resolutely:
braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, gameness, heart, intrepidity, intrepidness, mettle, nerve, pluck, pluckiness, stoutheartedness, undauntedness, valiance, valiancy, valiantness, valor.
Informal: spunk, spunkiness.
spirit away
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Translations
رُوحروح الإنْسان، شَبَحروح، مَبْدأشَجاعَه
duchduševnoodvaha
åndsjælspiritusspritåndelig
hingvaim
henkispriitapaviinaalkoholi
duh
alkoholkedvszeszes ital
andifjör, krafturhugarfar
精神
정신
geniusspiritus
dvasiškainarsumas
drosmeentuziasmsgars
duhspiritsuflettărie
duch
duhdušarazpoloženješpiritžganje
alkoholduh
andespritalkoholanda
วิญญาณ
tinh thần
spirit
[ˈspɪrɪt]A. N
1. (= soul, inner force) → espíritu m
I'll be with you in spirit → estaré contigo en espíritu
young in spirit → joven de espíritu
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak → las intenciones son buenas pero la carne es débil
I'll be with you in spirit → estaré contigo en espíritu
young in spirit → joven de espíritu
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak → las intenciones son buenas pero la carne es débil
2. (= ghost, supernatural being) → espíritu m
evil spirit → espíritu m maligno
the spirit world → el mundo de los espíritus
evil spirit → espíritu m maligno
the spirit world → el mundo de los espíritus
3. (= courage) → espíritu m; (= liveliness) → ímpetu m, energía f
to break sb's spirit → quebrantar el espíritu a algn
they lack spirit → les falta espíritu
a woman of spirit → una mujer con espíritu or brío
show some spirit! → ¡anímate!
the team soon began to show their spirit → el equipo pronto empezó a animarse
to do sth with spirit → hacer algo con energía
to sing with spirit → cantar con brío
to break sb's spirit → quebrantar el espíritu a algn
they lack spirit → les falta espíritu
a woman of spirit → una mujer con espíritu or brío
show some spirit! → ¡anímate!
the team soon began to show their spirit → el equipo pronto empezó a animarse
to do sth with spirit → hacer algo con energía
to sing with spirit → cantar con brío
4. (= attitude, mood) → espíritu m
a spirit of adventure → un espíritu aventurero
community spirit → civismo m
they wish to solve their problems in a spirit of cooperation → quieren resolver sus problemas con espíritu de cooperación
he refused to enter into the spirit of things → se negó a entrar en ambiente
festive spirit → espíritu m festivo
in a spirit of friendship → con espíritu de amistad
generosity of spirit → bondad f de espíritu
a spirit of optimism → un espíritu optimista
public spirit → civismo m
to take sth in the right/wrong spirit → interpretar bien/mal algo
that's the spirit! → ¡así me gusta!, ¡ánimo!
see also fighting D
see also team D
a spirit of adventure → un espíritu aventurero
community spirit → civismo m
they wish to solve their problems in a spirit of cooperation → quieren resolver sus problemas con espíritu de cooperación
he refused to enter into the spirit of things → se negó a entrar en ambiente
festive spirit → espíritu m festivo
in a spirit of friendship → con espíritu de amistad
generosity of spirit → bondad f de espíritu
a spirit of optimism → un espíritu optimista
public spirit → civismo m
to take sth in the right/wrong spirit → interpretar bien/mal algo
that's the spirit! → ¡así me gusta!, ¡ánimo!
see also fighting D
see also team D
5. (= essence) [of agreement, law] → espíritu m
the spirit of the age/the times → el espíritu de la época/de los tiempos
the spirit of the law → el espíritu de la ley
the spirit of the age/the times → el espíritu de la época/de los tiempos
the spirit of the law → el espíritu de la ley
6. (= person) → alma f
the leading or moving spirit in the party → el alma del partido, la figura más destacada del partido
she was a free spirit → era una persona sin convencionalismos
see also kindred
the leading or moving spirit in the party → el alma del partido, la figura más destacada del partido
she was a free spirit → era una persona sin convencionalismos
see also kindred
7. spirits
7.1. (= state of mind)
to be in good spirits → tener la moral alta
to be in high spirits → estar animadísimo, estar muy alegre
it was just a case of youthful high spirits → no fue más que una demostración típica del comportamiento impetuoso de la juventud
I tried to keep his spirits up → intenté animarlo or darle ánimos
we kept our spirits up by singing → mantuvimos la moral alta cantando
to lift or raise sb's spirits → levantar el ánimo or la moral a algn
to be in low spirits → tener la moral baja, estar bajo de moral
my spirits rose somewhat → se me levantó un poco el ánimo or la moral
to be in good spirits → tener la moral alta
to be in high spirits → estar animadísimo, estar muy alegre
it was just a case of youthful high spirits → no fue más que una demostración típica del comportamiento impetuoso de la juventud
I tried to keep his spirits up → intenté animarlo or darle ánimos
we kept our spirits up by singing → mantuvimos la moral alta cantando
to lift or raise sb's spirits → levantar el ánimo or la moral a algn
to be in low spirits → tener la moral baja, estar bajo de moral
my spirits rose somewhat → se me levantó un poco el ánimo or la moral
8. (Chem) → alcohol m
B. VT (= take) to spirit sth away → llevarse algo como por arte de magia, hacer desaparecer algo
he was spirited out of the country → lo sacaron del país clandestinamente or de forma clandestina
he was spirited out of the country → lo sacaron del país clandestinamente or de forma clandestina
C. CPD spirit duplicator N → copiadora f al alcohol
spirit gum N → cola f de maquillaje
spirit lamp N → lamparilla f de alcohol
spirit level N → nivel m de burbuja
spirit stove N → infernillo m de alcohol
spirit gum N → cola f de maquillaje
spirit lamp N → lamparilla f de alcohol
spirit level N → nivel m de burbuja
spirit stove N → infernillo m de alcohol
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spirit
[ˈspɪrɪt] n
(= soul) → esprit m
to be with sb in spirit → être avec qn en pensée, être avec qn par la pensée, accompagner qn en pensée, accompagner qn par la pensée
to be with sb in spirit → être avec qn en pensée, être avec qn par la pensée, accompagner qn en pensée, accompagner qn par la pensée
(= ghost) → esprit m
(= mood, attitude) → esprit m
public spirit → civisme m
the spirit of the age → l'esprit de l'époque
the spirit of the times → l'esprit de l'époque
to enter into the spirit of sth → participer de bon cœur à qch
public spirit → civisme m
the spirit of the age → l'esprit de l'époque
the spirit of the times → l'esprit de l'époque
to enter into the spirit of sth → participer de bon cœur à qch
(= courage) → courage m
(= liveliness) → énergie f
(= essence) [law, agreement, movement] → esprit m
npl
(= drink) → spiritueux mpl, alcool m (fort)
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spirit
n
(= soul) → Geist m; the life of the spirit → das Seelenleben; he was troubled in spirit (liter) → etwas lastete auf seiner Seele (geh); I’ll be with you in spirit → im Geiste werde ich bei euch sein; the spirit is willing (but the flesh is weak) → der Geist ist willig(, aber das Fleisch ist schwach)
(= supernatural being, ghost) → Geist m
no pl (= courage) → Mut m, → Schneid m; (= vitality, enthusiasm) → Elan m, → Schwung m; a man of spirit (= courageous) → ein mutiger Mensch; a horse with plenty of spirit → ein feuriges Pferd; to break somebody’s spirit → jdn brechen, jds Mut brechen; to sing with spirit → mit Inbrunst singen; to reply with spirit → mutig antworten; to put spirit into something → Leben in eine Sache bringen
(= mental attitude: of country, group of people, doctrine, reform etc) → Geist m; (= mood) → Stimmung f; Christmas spirit (Rel) → weihnachtlicher Geist; (= mood) → weihnachtliche Stimmung; a spirit of optimism/rebellion → eine optimistische/rebellische Stimmung; to do something in a spirit of optimism/humility → etw voll Optimismus/voller Demut tun; in a spirit of forgiveness/revenge → aus einer vergebenden/rachsüchtigen Stimmung heraus; Christian spirit → Christlichkeit f; the spirit of the age → der Zeitgeist; he has the right spirit → er hat die richtige Einstellung; to enter into the spirit of something → bei etw mitmachen or dabei sein; when the spirit moves him → wenn es ihn überkommt; that’s the spirit! (inf) → so ists recht! (inf)
no pl (= intention) → Geist m; the spirit of the law → der Geist or Sinn des Gesetzes; to take something in the right/wrong spirit → etw richtig/falsch auffassen; to take something in the spirit in which it was intended → etw so nehmen, wie es gemeint war; the spirit in which it is done → wie es getan wird
spirits pl (= state of mind) → Stimmung f, → Laune f; (= courage) → Mut m; to be in high spirits → bester Laune sein; to be in good/low spirits → guter/schlechter Laune sein; to be out of spirits → niedergeschlagen sein; to keep up one’s spirits → den Mut nicht verlieren; my spirits rose → ich bekam (neuen) Mut; her spirits fell → ihr sank der Mut; to raise or lift somebody’s spirits → jdn aufmuntern; to revive somebody’s spirits → jds Lebensgeister wiedererwecken
vt to spirit somebody/something away or off → jdn/etw verschwinden lassen or wegzaubern; to spirit somebody out of a room etc → jdn aus einem Zimmer etc wegzaubern
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spirit
[ˈspɪrɪt] na. (soul) → spirito
I'll be with you in spirit → ti sarò vicino col pensiero
one of the greatest spirits of the age → uno dei più grandi personaggi dell'epoca
one of the leading spirits in the party → uno dei principali animatori del partito
I'll be with you in spirit → ti sarò vicino col pensiero
one of the greatest spirits of the age → uno dei più grandi personaggi dell'epoca
one of the leading spirits in the party → uno dei principali animatori del partito
d. (attitude) → spirito
community spirit, public spirit → senso civico
in a spirit of optimism → con un atteggiamento ottimista
to enter into the spirit of sth → entrare nello spirito di qc
that's the spirit! (fam) → bravo!, così va bene!
the spirit of the law → lo spirito della legge
to take sth in the right/wrong spirit → prendere qc bene/male
community spirit, public spirit → senso civico
in a spirit of optimism → con un atteggiamento ottimista
to enter into the spirit of sth → entrare nello spirito di qc
that's the spirit! (fam) → bravo!, così va bene!
the spirit of the law → lo spirito della legge
to take sth in the right/wrong spirit → prendere qc bene/male
e. spirits npl (state of mind) high spirits → buon umore m
to be in low spirits → essere giù di morale
we kept our spirits up by singing → ci siamo tenuti su di morale cantando
my spirits rose somewhat → mi sono tirato un po' su
to be in low spirits → essere giù di morale
we kept our spirits up by singing → ci siamo tenuti su di morale cantando
my spirits rose somewhat → mi sono tirato un po' su
spirit away spirit off vt + adv → far sparire misteriosamente
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spirit
(ˈspirit) noun1. a principle or emotion which makes someone act. The spirit of kindness seems to be lacking in the world nowadays.
2. a person's mind, will, personality etc thought of as distinct from the body, or as remaining alive eg as a ghost when the body dies. Our great leader may be dead, but his spirit still lives on; (also adjective) the spirit world; Evil spirits have taken possession of him.
3. liveliness; courage. He acted with spirit.
ˈspirited adjective full of courage or liveliness. a spirited attack/description.
ˈspiritedly adverbˈspirits noun plural
1. a person's mood. He's in good/high/low spirits (= He's happy / very cheerful / depressed); This news may raise his spirits.
2. strong alcoholic drink, eg whisky, gin, vodka etc.
ˈspiritual (-tʃul) adjective of one's spirit or soul, or of one's religious beliefs.
ˈspiritually adverbspirit level
a tool consisting of a bar containing a glass tube of liquid, for testing whether a surface is level.
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spirit
→ رُوح duševno ånd Geist πνεύμα espíritu henki esprit duh spirito 精神 정신 geest ånd duch espírito душа ande วิญญาณ ruh tinh thần 精神Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
spir·it
1. n. espíritu, alma;
2. solución alcohólica de una sustancia volátil.
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