Wordiyo
RootsVocabularyCoursesGuidesMy WordsPricing
Wordiyo

Build your English vocabulary systematically through roots and etymology.

Explore

  • Roots
  • Vocabulary
  • My Words

Learn

  • Guides
  • Pricing

Company

  • About
  • Terms
  • Privacy

© 2026 Wordiyo.

  1. Home
  2. /spir
  3. /spirited

spirited

UK/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/US/'spiritid/
B1

Definitions

adj.

Full of energy, determination, and liveliness.

精力充沛的;充满活力的;激烈的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
spiritbreathe, spirit
+
-edpast tense / completed
=spirited

spirit (life-energy, morale) + -ed = 'having spirit.' Describes a person or activity full of lively energy and fight — a spirited debate is a forceful, animated one.

Root spir still carries 34 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.spirited debate激烈的辩论
  • 2.spirited defense奋力的辩护
  • 3.spirited performance充满活力的表演
  • 4.spirited discussion热烈的讨论

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The proposal sparked a spirited debate in the room.

  • 2.

    She gave a spirited defense of her ideas.

← Back to spir