Characterized by great vigour, force, or vitality, such as indicates or suggests pride. Chiefly poetic. Of an animal: spirited, fearlessly vigorous…

Courageous, bold. Also (of an animal): spirited. Cf. heart, n. 11a. Obsolete.

Of an animal, esp. a young one: frisky, frolicsome.

Of an animal (formerly esp. a horse): lively, energetic; high-spirited; playful.

Of an animal: excited. Obsolete. rare.

Of an animal, esp. a horse: full of liveliness and vigour; mettlesome.