spirit

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈspɪɹɪt/
/ˈspiɹɪt/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose.

2 Definition

A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.

Example Sentences
  • A wandering spirit haunts the island.
3 Definition

Enthusiasm.

Example Sentences
  • School spirit is at an all-time high.
4 Definition

The manner or style of something.

Example Sentences
  • In the spirit of forgiveness, we didn't press charges.
5 Definition

(usually in the plural) A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.

6 Definition

Energy; ardour.

7 Definition

One who is vivacious or lively; one who evinces great activity or peculiar characteristics of mind or temper.

Example Sentences
  • a ruling spirit; a schismatic spirit
8 Definition

Temper or disposition of mind; mental condition or disposition; intellectual or moral state; often in the plural.

Example Sentences
  • to be cheerful, or in good spirits; to be down-hearted, or in bad spirits
9 Definition

Air set in motion by breathing; breath; hence, sometimes, life itself.

10 Definition

A rough breathing; an aspirate, such as the letter h; also, a mark denoting aspiration.

11 Definition

Intent; real meaning; opposed to the letter, or formal statement.

Example Sentences
  • the spirit of an enterprise, or of a document
12 Definition

Any of the four substances: sulphur, sal ammoniac, quicksilver, and arsenic (or, according to some, orpiment).

13 Definition

(dyeing) Stannic chloride.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.

2 Definition

To animate with vigor; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit; sometimes followed by up.

Example Sentences
  • Civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men.