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单词 free spirit
释义

free spirit

noun

plural free spirits
: a person who thinks and acts in an uninhibited way without worrying about normal social rules : nonconformist
Their daughter is a real free spirit.
Von der Becke thinks of himself now as a free spirit: a sort of drug-free, hard-working hippie. Tim Cahill
Here was a man of extraordinary sensitivity, political acumen, spiritual power, and sexual wildness; a free spirit if ever there was one. Alice Walker
free-spirited
ˈfrē-ˈspir-ə-təd How to pronounce free spirit (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • bohemian
  • boho
  • counterculturist
  • deviant
  • enfant terrible
  • heretic
  • iconoclast
  • individualist
  • lone ranger
  • lone wolf
  • loner
  • maverick
  • nonconformer
  • nonconformist
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Example Sentences

Their daughter is a real free spirit. an artistically inclined free spirit who felt alienated and stifled while growing up in a small town
Recent Examples on the Web Complicating matters is Kristen’s mother Sheryl (Christine Lahti), a free spirit who winds up with Leland Townsend. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2022 Her American father, Bob Rooney, was a bohemian journalist and movie publicist; her English mother, Barbara Jones, was a fashion model and free spirit who decamped back to Paris soon after the move. Joshua Levine, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 During this time, Mimmi, a free spirit, and Emma, a highly disciplined ice skater, fall in love. Risa Sarachan, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Kucha, the baby of the family, is calm and collected, middle child Zeimani is the opinionated, free spirit, and BG, the eldest, radiates the powerful energy of a leader. Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 23 June 2022 Margaux Lignel is a free spirit looking for love, fun and lasting friendships. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 They are known to be adventure and travel seekers, ruled by a free spirit and a playfulness. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 Diddy later went on to change his middle name to Love — a voluntary, free spirit rebirth or a white flag for all beef-seekers? Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 28 June 2022 Next Women of Country, Spencer is known for her free spirit and standout ability to mold life, truth and wild imagination into songs. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

free spirit

noun

as in bohemian
a person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs an artistically inclined free spirit who felt alienated and stifled while growing up in a small town

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • bohemian
  • maverick
  • lone ranger
  • lone wolf
  • enfant terrible
  • nonconformer
  • counterculturist
  • eccentric
  • individualist
  • nonconformist
  • deviant
  • anomaly
  • loner
  • boho
  • iconoclast
  • heretic
  • character
  • freak
  • eight ball
  • outsider
  • crank
  • crackbrain
  • oddball
  • weirdo
  • freethinker
  • screwball
  • misfit
  • nut
  • kook
  • codger
  • crackpot
  • aberrant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • adherent
  • supporter
  • sheep
  • conformist
  • follower
  • conformer
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