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spirit
/ˈspɪ rət/
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the vital principle or animating force within living things
spirit meaning(s)
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- (n) the vital principle or animating force within living things
- (n) the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
- (n) a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
- (n) any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
- (n) the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)
- (n) the intended meaning of a communication
- (n) animation and energy in action or expression
- (n) an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
- (v) infuse with spirit
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spirit usage(s) Create your Own
- PTI talks to the spirit medium and author of Do Dead People Watch You Shower about communicating with the Other Side.
- Honoring Hollywood's indie spirit, cracking a few jokes and walking a red carpet lined by porta-potties just another year at the Independent Spirit Awards.
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spirit away
carry off mysteriously; as if by magic
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spirit gum
an adhesive solution made of gum and ether and used to attach false hair to…
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spirit lamp
a lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol
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spirit level
indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a…
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spirit of turpentine
volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as…
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spirit off
carry off mysteriously; as if by magic
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spirit rapper
someone who claims to receive messages from the dead in the form of raps…
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spirit rapping
alleged form of communication with spirits of the dead
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spirit stove
a stove that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol
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spirit up
infuse with spirit
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spirit world
any imaginary place where spiritual beings (demons or fairies or angels…
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spirited
/ˈspɪ rə təd/
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displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
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spiritedly
in a spirited or lively manner; with animation and vivacity
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spiritedness
/ˈspɪ rɪ tɪd nəs/
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quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
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spiritise
imbue with a spirit
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spiritism
/ˈspɪ rɪ tɪ zəm/
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concern with things of the spirit
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spiritize
imbue with a spirit
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spiritless
lacking ardor or vigor or energy
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spiritlessness
the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
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spiritous
containing or of the nature of alcohol
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spirits
/ˈspɪ rəts/
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an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
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spirits of ammonia
a solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol
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spirits of wine
rectified ethyl alcohol