spirit

noun
UK: /ˈspɪr.ɪt/
US: /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

  1. The nonphysical part of a person, including personality, emotions, or soul.

    1. Her spirit is strong even when she is sick. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the loss, her spirit remained unbroken throughout the difficult years. [ ] [ ]

  2. A ghost or supernatural being.

    1. Some people say they felt a spirit in the old house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The legend tells of a restless spirit that haunts the ancient castle's tower. [ ] [ ]

  3. Enthusiasm, energy, or liveliness.

    1. The team played with spirit and determination to win. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her optimistic spirit inspired everyone around her to pursue their dreams. [ ] [ ]

  4. The intended meaning of something, not just the literal words.

    1. The law was followed in spirit, even if not to the letter. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company operated within the spirit of the agreement, fostering collaboration. [ ] [ ]

  5. A strong distilled alcoholic drink.

    1. He ordered a spirit at the bar after the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bartender carefully measured the spirit for the complex cocktail recipe. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ghost liquor soul enthusiasm energy intent
spirit transitive-verb

  1. To carry off secretly or mysteriously.

    1. The magician managed to spirit away the card without anyone noticing. [ ] [ ]
    2. Rumors suggested that the valuable painting was spirited away to a foreign country. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spirit" in English means: The nonphysical part of a person, including personality, emotions, or soul., A ghost or supernatural being., Enthusiasm, energy, or liveliness., The intended meaning of something, not just the literal words., A strong distilled alcoholic drink..

The phonetic transcription of "spirit" is /ˈspɪr.ɪt/ in British English and /ˈspɪr.ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spirit": ghost, liquor, soul, enthusiasm, energy, intent.

Example usage of "spirit": "Her spirit is strong even when she is sick.". More examples on the page.