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• mean-spir|it|ed — «MEEN SPIHR uh tihd», adjective. having a mean spirit; small minded: »Only a very mean spirited reader would grudge the price of these victories (Listener) …   Useful english dictionary

• mean-spirited — [mēn′spir′it id] adj. characterized by or displaying a propensity to be mean; selfish, malicious, etc. mean spiritedness n. * * * mean spir·it·ed or mean·spir·it·ed (mēnʹspĭrʹĭ tĭd) adj. Having or characterized by a malicious or petty spirit.  … …   Universalium

• mean-spirited — mean spirˈited adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑mean …   Useful english dictionary

• mean-spiritedness — mean spirˈitedness noun • • • Main Entry: ↑mean …   Useful english dictionary

• mean-spirited — meanspirited mean spir it*ed, mean spirited mean spir it*ed, a. 1. Of a mean spirit; petty; small minded; base; groveling; of people. {Mean spir it*ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] 2. Done for malevolent reasons; of deeds and actions. Syn: base,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Mean-spiritedness — meanspirited mean spir it*ed, mean spirited mean spir it*ed, a. 1. Of a mean spirit; petty; small minded; base; groveling; of people. {Mean spir it*ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] 2. Done for malevolent reasons; of deeds and actions. Syn: base,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• spir´it|ed|ness — spir|it|ed «SPIHR uh tihd», adjective. 1. full of energy and spirit; lively; dashing; bold: »a spirited race horse. He entered into a spirited discussion concerning the relative merits of the imperishable Master of Baker Street (Anthony Boucher) …   Useful english dictionary

• spir´it|ed|ly — spir|it|ed «SPIHR uh tihd», adjective. 1. full of energy and spirit; lively; dashing; bold: »a spirited race horse. He entered into a spirited discussion concerning the relative merits of the imperishable Master of Baker Street (Anthony Boucher) …   Useful english dictionary

• spir|it|ed — «SPIHR uh tihd», adjective. 1. full of energy and spirit; lively; dashing; bold: »a spirited race horse. He entered into a spirited discussion concerning the relative merits of the imperishable Master of Baker Street (Anthony Boucher). SYNONYM(S) …   Useful english dictionary

• mean-spirited — [mēn′spir′it id] adj. characterized by or displaying a propensity to be mean; selfish, malicious, etc. mean spiritedness n …   English World dictionary