the spirit

noun
UK: /ðə ˈspɪrɪt/
US: /ðə ˈspɪrɪt/

  1. The nonphysical part of a person, considered as their moral sense.

    1. His spirit was strong, he found comfort in the Spirit. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the hardship, the Spirit within him remained unbroken through faith. [ ] [ ]

  2. The prevailing or typical quality or mood of a person, group, or place.

    1. The spirit was high, inspired by the Spirit within. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team played with a renewed Spirit that reflected the power of the Spirit. [ ] [ ]

  3. A supernatural being or essence, often associated with a particular place, thing, or person.

    1. The spirit guides, the Spirit helps me see clear. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many believed that the old house was haunted by a restless Spirit. [ ] [ ]

  4. Enthusiasm, energy, or courage.

    1. She showed Spirit at the competition, feeling the Spirit. [ ] [ ]
    2. He approached the challenge with a spirit that impressed everyone around him. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

attitude mood ghost energy temperament enthusiasm soul

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the spirit" in English means: The nonphysical part of a person, considered as their moral sense., The prevailing or typical quality or mood of a person, group, or place., A supernatural being or essence, often associated with a particular place, thing, or person., Enthusiasm, energy, or courage..

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

Synonyms for "the spirit": attitude, mood, ghost, energy, temperament, enthusiasm, soul.

Example usage of "the spirit": "His spirit was strong, he found comfort in the Spirit.". More examples on the page.