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high-spir|it|ed — «HY SPIHR uh tihd», adjective. 1. proud. 2. courageous. 3. spirited; fiery: »a high spirited horse. –high´ spir´it|ed|ly, adverb. –high´ spir´it|ed|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
high´-spir´it|ed|ness — high spir|it|ed «HY SPIHR uh tihd», adjective. 1. proud. 2. courageous. 3. spirited; fiery: »a high spirited horse. –high´ spir´it|ed|ly, adverb. –high´ spir´it|ed|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
high-spir·it·ed — … Useful english dictionary
high-spirited — high′ spir′ited adj. 1) characterized by energetic enthusiasm, elation, vivacity, etc 2) boldly courageous; mettlesome • Etymology: 1625–35 high′ spir′it•ed•ly, adv. high′ spir′it•ed•ness, n … From formal English to slang
High-spirited — High spir it*ed, a. Full of spirit or natural fire; haughty; courageous; impetuous; not brooking restraint or opposition. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
High Co — Création 2001 … Wikipédia en Français
high-spirited — high spiritedly, adj. high spiritedness, n. /huy spir i tid/, adj. 1. characterized by energetic enthusiasm, elation, vivacity, etc. 2. boldly courageous; mettlesome. [1625 35] * * * … Universalium
high-spirited — [hī′spir′it id] adj. 1. having or showing a courageous or noble spirit 2. spirited; fiery 3. merry; lively … English World dictionary
loon — 1) n British a. a bout of uninhibited and eccentric behaviour. In this sense the noun is derived from the following verb. b. a crazy, eccentric or silly person. This word is, in its modern usage, a convergence of three sources. It is both a… … Contemporary slang
spirited — spir•it•ed [[t]ˈspɪr ɪ tɪd[/t]] adj. 1) having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, animation, etc 2) having a specified mood, disposition, or nature (used in combination): high spirited; mean spirited[/ex] • Etymology: 1590–1600 spir′it•ed•ly, adv … From formal English to slang
