spirit
spi ruht
- 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)
he was in good spirits
his spirit rose - 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
The company spirited him up
- Since Khrushchev met Eisenhower at the President's retreat in the Maryland hills, Soviet propagandists have been making great play with what they call "the spirit of Camp.
- 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.