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Meaning of spirit
The vital principle or animating force within living beings
Etymology of spirit
From Old French "espirit", from Latin "spiritus", meaning 'breath, spirit', from "spirare", meaning 'to breathe'
Historically, the word has been used to describe the vital principle or animating force within living beings, as well as supernatural beings or ghosts
Synonyms
soul
ghost
phantom
specter
essence
entity
being
mind
heart
will
courage
vigor
energy
vitality
life
liveliness
enthusiasm
zeal
passion
ardor
fervor
fire
spark
animation
vivacity
effervescence
ebullience
buoyancy
elasticity
resilience
robustness
fortitude
guts
nerve
pluck
mettle
fiber
backbone
grit
determination
resolve
firmness
steadfastness
tenacity
Definitions
- The non-physical part of a person, regarded as the seat of emotions and character
- * A supernatural being or ghost
- * A lively or energetic quality
Usage Examples
- The team showed great spirit in their comeback victory
- * She has a kind spirit and is always willing to help others
- * The spirit of the festival was one of joy and celebration
Antonyms
sluggishness
lethargy
apathy
indifference
laziness
idleness
languor
lassitude
torpor
stupor
coma
unconsciousness
insensibility
numbness
dullness
lifelessness
inertness
inanimateness
insipidity
vapidness
flatness
monotony
tedium
dreariness
despondency
despair
hopelessness