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Spirits
see synonyms of spiritsNoun
1. booze, hard drink, hard liquor, john barleycorn, liquor, spirits, strong drink
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
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Spirits
see synonyms of spiritsplural noun
1.
an emotional state, esp with regard to exaltation or dejection
He wanted to do something to bolster their flagging spirits.
Sam felt a tremendous lift to his spirits, a feeling he hadn't had for years.
She had recovered her spirits.
He was in very good spirits the last time I saw him.
At supper, everyone was in high spirits.
He was in low spirits.
He was said to be in very low spirits.
A bit of exercise will help lift his spirits.
This blow will have done little to raise his spirits.
2. spirit2 (sense 1)
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Spirits
see synonyms of spiritsn.
1.
a. A force or principle believed to animate living beings.
b. A force or principle believed to animate humans and often to endure after departing from the body of a person at death; the soul.
2. Spirit The Holy Spirit.
3. A supernatural being, as:
a. An angel or demon.
b. A being inhabiting or embodying a particular place, object, or natural phenomenon.
c. A fairy or sprite.
4.
a. The part of a human associated with the mind, will, and feelings: Though unable to join us today, they are with us in spirit.
b. The essential nature of a person or group.
5. A person as characterized by a stated quality: He is a proud spirit.
6.
a. An inclination or tendency of a specified kind: Her actions show a generous spirit.
b. A pervasive or essential attitude, quality, or principle: the spirit of 1776.
7.
a. An attitude marked by enthusiasm, energy, or courage: sang with spirit; troops that fought with spirit.
b. spirits A mood or emotional state: The guests were in high spirits. His sour spirits put a damper on the gathering.
c. Strong loyalty or dedication: team spirit.
8. The actual though unstated sense or significance of something: the spirit of the law.
9. often spirits (used with a sing. verb) An alcohol solution of an essential or volatile substance.
10. spirits An alcoholic beverage, especially distilled liquor.
tr.v. spir·it·ed, spir·it·ing, spir·its
1. To carry off mysteriously or secretly: The documents had been spirited away.
2. To impart courage, animation, or determination to; inspirit.
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