high-spirited
adjective
high-spir·it·ed ˈhī-ˈspir-ə-təd 
: characterized by a bold or energetic spirit
high-spiritedly adverb
high-spiritedness noun
Synonyms
- bouncy
- bubbly
- buoyant
- crank [chiefly dialect]
- effervescent
- exuberant
- frolic
- frolicsome
- gamesome
- gay
- vivacious
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Word History
First Known Use
1588, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
high-spirited
adjective
high-spir·it·ed
ˈhī-ˈspir-ə-təd
: lively sense 1 high-spirited children
high-spiritedness
noun
as in mirthfulness
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- mirthfulness
- cheerfulness
- glee
- mirth
- lightheartedness
- hilarity
- light-mindedness
- joviality
- gleefulness
- merriment
- gaiety
- gayety
- festivity
- frivolousness
- flippancy
- frivolity
- lightness
- cheer
- levity
- facetiousness
- silliness
- goofiness
- frothiness
- flightiness
- light-headedness
- puerility
- childishness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- gravity
- seriousness
- earnestness
- solemnity
- soberness
- sadness
- depression
- melancholy
- unhappiness
- solemnness
- dejection
- gloom
- moroseness
- sullenness
- gloominess
- dispiritedness
- despondency
- joylessness
- downheartedness
- heartsickness
- mopes