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spirit
[ spir-it ]
noun
- the principle of conscious life; the vital principle in humans, animating the body or mediating between body and soul.
- the incorporeal part of humans:
present in spirit though absent in body.
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- the soul regarded as separating from the body at death.
- conscious, incorporeal being, as opposed to matter:
the world of spirit.
- a supernatural, incorporeal being, especially one inhabiting a place, object, etc., or having a particular character:
evil spirits.
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- a fairy, sprite, or elf.
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- an angel or demon.
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- an attitude or principle that inspires, animates, or pervades thought, feeling, or action:
the spirit of reform.
- (initial capital letter) the divine influence as an agency working in the human heart.
- a divine, inspiring, or animating being or influence. Numbers 11:25; Isaiah 32:15.
- (initial capital letter) the third person of the Trinity; Holy Spirit.
- the soul or heart as the seat of feelings or sentiments, or as prompting to action:
a man of broken spirit.
- spirits, feelings or mood with regard to exaltation or depression:
low spirits; good spirits.
- excellent disposition or attitude in terms of vigor, courage, firmness of intent, etc.; mettle:
That's the spirit!
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- temper or disposition:
meek in spirit.
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- an individual as characterized by a given attitude, disposition, character, action, etc.:
A few brave spirits remained to face the danger.
- the dominant tendency or character of anything:
the spirit of the age.
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- vigorous sense of membership in a group:
college spirit.
- the general meaning or intent of a statement, document, etc. ( letter ):
the spirit of the law.
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- Chemistry. the essence or active principle of a substance as extracted in liquid form, especially by distillation.
- Often spirits. a strong distilled alcoholic liquor.
- Chiefly British. alcohol.
- Pharmacology. a solution in alcohol of an essential or volatile principle; essence ( def 3 ).
- any of certain subtle fluids formerly supposed to permeate the body.
- the Spirit, God
adjective
- pertaining to something that works by burning alcoholic spirits:
a spirit stove.
- of or relating to spiritualist bodies or activities.
verb (used with object)
- to animate with fresh ardor or courage; inspirit.
- to encourage; urge on or stir up, as to action.
- to carry off mysteriously or secretly (often followed by away or off ):
His captors spirited him away.
Spirit
1/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
- another name for the Holy Spirit
- God, esp when regarded as transcending material limitations
- the influence of God or divine things upon the soul
- Christian Science God or divine substance
spirit
2/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
- the force or principle of life that animates the body of living things
- temperament or disposition
truculent in spirit
- liveliness; mettle
they set to it with spirit
- the fundamental, emotional, and activating principle of a person; will
the experience broke his spirit
- a sense of loyalty or dedication
team spirit
- the prevailing element; feeling
a spirit of joy pervaded the atmosphere
- state of mind or mood; attitude
he did it in the wrong spirit
- plural an emotional state, esp with regard to exaltation or dejection
in high spirits
- a person characterized by some activity, quality, or disposition
a leading spirit of the movement
- the deeper more significant meaning as opposed to a pedantic interpretation
the spirit of the law
- that which constitutes a person's intangible being as contrasted with his physical presence
I shall be with you in spirit
- an incorporeal being, esp the soul of a dead person
- ( as modifier )
spirit world
verb
- usually foll byaway or off to carry off mysteriously or secretly
- often foll by up to impart animation or determination to
spirit
3/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
- often plural any distilled alcoholic liquor such as brandy, rum, whisky, or gin
- chem
- an aqueous solution of ethanol, esp one obtained by distillation
- the active principle or essence of a substance, extracted as a liquid, esp by distillation
- pharmacol
- a solution of a volatile substance, esp a volatile oil, in alcohol
- ( as modifier )
a spirit burner
- alchemy any of the four substances sulphur, mercury, sal ammoniac, or arsenic
Other 51Թ Forms
- 辱i· adjective
- ԴDz·辱i noun
- dzܳȴ辱i verb (used with object)
- ܲ·辱i·Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of spirit1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of spirit1
Origin of spirit2
Idioms and Phrases
- out of spirits, in low spirits; depressed:
We were feeling out of spirits after so many days of rain.
More idioms and phrases containing spirit
- kindred spirit
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“So if our spirit is right, I can live with the result. And I’m pretty confident that the results will be more good than bad.”
“The demand is global. Audiences everywhere are craving stories that grip the human spirit ... and inspire us with real-life heroes.”
Meanwhile, representatives from the American, Canadian, and Mexican spirit industries argued in a joint statement that drinks like bourbon, Tennessee whiskey, tequila, and Canadian whisky "can only be produced in their designated countries".
After struggling early against the Braves, the Dodgers showed they still have championship spirit as they rallied for a win and look unbeatable.
The French wine and spirits sector in particular is likely to be hit.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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