spirited
adjective
1. displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
Similar word(s): lively, energetic, enthusiastic, boisterous, knockabout, dashing, gallant, ebullient, exuberant, feisty, plucky, spunky, impertinent, pert, saucy, lively, racy, mettlesome, resilient, snappy, whipping, sprightly, vibrant, vivacious, barmy, yeasty, zestful, zesty
2. marked by lively action
- a spirited dance
Similar word(s): lively, bouncing, bouncy, peppy, zippy
3. willing to face danger
Similar word(s): brave, courageous, game, gamey, gamy, gritty, mettlesome, spunky
4. made lively or spirited
- a spirited debate
verb
1. simple past tense and past participle of spirit