Spirit Definition
spirit
noun
- 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"; "it had the smell of treason"
- a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
- any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
- 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"
- the intended meaning of a communication
- animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"
- an inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart"
verb
- infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"
"Spirit" in song lyrics
See how spirit is used in real songs:
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"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
Words that rhyme with spirit
Usage tips for "spirit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "spirit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for spirit to find words that pair well.