Spirit Definition & Meaning

spirit
noun
  1. the vital principle or animating force within living things
  2. 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"
  3. a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
  4. any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
  5. 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"
  6. the intended meaning of a communication
  7. animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"
  8. an inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart"
verb
  1. infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"

Synonyms for spirit

feel noun

an intuitive awareness; "he has a feel for animals" or "it's easy when you get the feel of it

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feeling noun

the experiencing of affective and emotional states; "she had a feeling of euphoria

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flavor noun

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city excited him

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heart noun

the locus of feelings and intuitions; "in your heart you know it is true

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inspirit verb

infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"

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intent adj

giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams

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life noun

a characteristic state or mode of living; "social life"; "city life"; "real life" the experience of being alive

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liveliness noun

general activity and motion animation and energy in action or expression

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look noun

the feelings expressed on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph

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purport noun

the intended meaning of a communication the pervading meaning or tenor

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"Spirit" in song lyrics

See how spirit is used in real songs:

  • "I'm here to rekindle your spirit"
    1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm
  • "However you want it I can give it, long live my spirit"
    9th Prince f/ Dom Pachino — What U Wanna Do?
  • "I affiliate my rag dummy appearance with a most cohesive spirit"
    Aesop Rock — Oxygen

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Frequently asked questions

What does spirit mean?
the vital principle or animating force within living things 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
What part of speech is spirit?
Spirit is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does spirit have?
Spirit has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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