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spir·it

S0646800 (spĭr′ĭt)n.1. a. A force or principle believed to animate living beings.b. A force or principle believed to animate humans and often to endure after departing from the body of a person at death; the soul.2. Spirit The Holy Spirit.3. A supernatural being, as:a. An angel or demon.b. A being inhabiting or embodying a particular place, object, or natural phenomenon.c. A fairy or sprite.4. a. The part of a human associated with the mind, will, and feelings: Though unable to join us today, they are with us in spirit.b. The essential nature of a person or group.5. A person as characterized by a stated quality: He is a proud spirit.6. a. An inclination or tendency of a specified kind: Her actions show a generous spirit.b. A pervasive or essential attitude, quality, or principle: the spirit of 1776.7. a. An attitude marked by enthusiasm, energy, or courage: sang with spirit; troops that fought with spirit.b. spirits A mood or emotional state: The guests were in high spirits. His sour spirits put a damper on the gathering.c. Strong loyalty or dedication: team spirit.8. The actual though unstated sense or significance of something: the spirit of the law.9. often spirits(used with a sing. verb) An alcohol solution of an essential or volatile substance.10. spirits An alcoholic beverage, especially distilled liquor.tr.v. spir·it·ed, spir·it·ing, spir·its 1. To carry off mysteriously or secretly: The documents had been spirited away.2. To impart courage, animation, or determination to; inspirit.
[Middle English, from Old French espirit, from Latin spīritus, breath, from spīrāre, to breathe.]

spirit

(ˈspɪrɪt) n1. (Philosophy) the force or principle of life that animates the body of living things2. temperament or disposition: truculent in spirit. 3. liveliness; mettle: they set to it with spirit. 4. the fundamental, emotional, and activating principle of a person; will: the experience broke his spirit. 5. a sense of loyalty or dedication: team spirit. 6. the prevailing element; feeling: a spirit of joy pervaded the atmosphere. 7. state of mind or mood; attitude: he did it in the wrong spirit. 8. (plural) an emotional state, esp with regard to exaltation or dejection: in high spirits. 9. a person characterized by some activity, quality, or disposition: a leading spirit of the movement. 10. the deeper more significant meaning as opposed to a pedantic interpretation: the spirit of the law. 11. that which constitutes a person's intangible being as contrasted with his physical presence: I shall be with you in spirit. 12. (Alternative Belief Systems) a. an incorporeal being, esp the soul of a dead personb. (as modifier): spirit world. vb (tr) 13. (usually foll by: away or off) to carry off mysteriously or secretly14. (often foll by up) to impart animation or determination to[C13: from Old French esperit, from Latin spīritus breath, spirit; related to spīrāre to breathe]

spirit

(ˈspɪrɪt) n1. (Brewing) (often plural) any distilled alcoholic liquor such as brandy, rum, whisky, or gin2. (Chemistry) chem a. an aqueous solution of ethanol, esp one obtained by distillationb. the active principle or essence of a substance, extracted as a liquid, esp by distillation3. (Chemistry) pharmacol a. a solution of a volatile substance, esp a volatile oil, in alcoholb. (as modifier): a spirit burner. 4. (Alchemy) alchemy any of the four substances sulphur, mercury, sal ammoniac, or arsenic[C14: special use of spirit1, name applied to alchemical substances (as in sense 4), hence extended to distilled liquids]

Spirit

(ˈspɪrɪt) n1. (Theology) a. another name for the Holy Spiritb. God, esp when regarded as transcending material limitations2. (Theology) the influence of God or divine things upon the soul3. (Christian Churches, other) Christian Science God or divine substance

spir•it

(ˈspɪr ɪt)

n. 1. the animating principle of life, esp. of humans; vital essence. 2. the incorporeal part of humans, or an aspect of this, as the mind or soul. 3. conscious, incorporeal being, as opposed to matter. 4. a supernatural, incorporeal being, esp. one having a particular character: evil spirits. 5. a fairy, sprite, or elf. 6. an attitude or principle that pervades thought, stirs one to action, etc.: the spirit of reform. 7. (cap.) the third person of the Trinity; Holy Spirit. 8. the soul or heart as the seat of feelings or as prompting to action: a man of broken spirit. 9. spirits, feelings or mood with regard to exaltation or depression: high spirits. 10. a vigorous, courageous, or optimistic attitude: That's the spirit! 11. temper or disposition: meek in spirit. 12. an individual as characterized by a particular attitude, character, etc.: a few brave spirits. 13. dominant tendency or character: the spirit of the age. 14. vigorous sense of membership in a group: community spirit. 15. general meaning or intent (opposed to letter): the spirit of the law. 16. the essence or active principle of a substance as extracted in liquid form, esp. by distillation. 17. Often, spirits. a strong distilled alcoholic liquor. 18. Brit. alcohol. 19. a solution in alcohol of an essential or volatile principle; essence. 20. the Spirit, God. adj. 21. operating by burning alcoholic spirits: a spirit stove. 22. of or pertaining to spiritualist bodies or activities. v.t. 23. to carry off mysteriously or secretly (often fol. by away or off): to be spirited away by unknown captors. 24. to encourage; urge on or stir up. [1200–50; Middle English (n.) < Latin spīritus orig., a breathing =spīri-, comb. form representing spīrāre to breathe + -tus suffix of v. action]

spirit


Past participle: spirited
Gerund: spiriting
Imperative
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Present
I spirit
you spirit
he/she/it spirits
we spirit
you spirit
they spirit
Preterite
I spirited
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Present Continuous
I am spiriting
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he/she/it is spiriting
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Present Perfect
I have spirited
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Past Continuous
I was spiriting
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Past Perfect
I had spirited
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Future
I will spirit
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you will spirit
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Future Perfect
I will have spirited
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Future Continuous
I will be spiriting
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Present Perfect Continuous
I have been spiriting
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Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been spiriting
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we will have been spiriting
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Past Perfect Continuous
I had been spiriting
you had been spiriting
he/she/it had been spiriting
we had been spiriting
you had been spiriting
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Conditional
I would spirit
you would spirit
he/she/it would spirit
we would spirit
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Past Conditional
I would have spirited
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spirit

A term used to mean different things in different cultures. It may mean the independent part of a person that survives after death; in magic it tends to refer to a supernatural being without a body.
Thesaurus
Noun1.spirit - the vital principle or animating force within living thingsspirit - the vital principle or animating force within living thingssoul, psyche - the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual lifelife principle, vital principle - a hypothetical force to which the functions and qualities peculiar to living things are sometimes ascribed
2.spirit - the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on peoplespirit - the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason"flavor, flavour, feel, feeling, smell, tone, lookambiance, ambience, atmosphere - a particular environment or surrounding influence; "there was an atmosphere of excitement"Hollywood - a flashy vulgar tone or atmosphere believed to be characteristic of the American film industry; "some people in publishing think of theirs as a glamorous medium so they copy the glitter of Hollywood"Zeitgeist - the spirit of the time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation
3.spirit - a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's charactercharacter, fibre, fiber - the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions; "education has for its object the formation of character"- Herbert Spencerbraveness, bravery, courage, courageousness - a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fearcowardice, cowardliness - the trait of lacking courage
4.spirit - any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beingsdisembodied spiritspiritual being, supernatural being - an incorporeal being believed to have powers to affect the course of human eventscontrol - a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seanceevil spirit - a spirit tending to cause harmbanshee, banshie - (Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending deathdjinn, djinni, djinny, genie, jinnee, jinni - (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animalsfamiliar spirit, familiar - a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizardperi - (Persian folklore) a supernatural being descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is doneapparition, fantasm, phantasm, phantasma, phantom, spectre, specter - a ghostly appearing figure; "we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us"presence - an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearbykachina - a deified spirit of the Pueblo peoplenumen - a spirit believed to inhabit an object or preside over a place (especially in ancient Roman religion)python - a soothsaying spirit or a person who is possessed by such a spiritsilvan, sylvan - a spirit that lives in or frequents the woodsthunderbird - (mythology) the spirit of thunder and lightning believed by some Native Americans to take the shape of a great birdzombi, zombi spirit, zombie spirit, zombie - (voodooism) a spirit or supernatural force that reanimates a dead body
5.spirit - the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose"emotional stateemotion - any strong feelingembarrassment - the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy); "he is currently suffering financial embarrassments"ecstasy, exaltation, rapture, raptus, transport - a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; "listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickensgratification, satisfaction - state of being gratified or satisfied; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time"happiness, felicity - state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joystate - a state of depression or agitation; "he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him"unhappiness - state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief
6.spirit - the intended meaning of a communicationpurport, intentmeaning, signification, import, significance - the message that is intended or expressed or signified; "what is the meaning of this sentence"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous"
7.spirit - animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"sprightliness, liveliness, lifebrio, invigoration, spiritedness, vivification, animation - quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorouspertness - quality of being lively and confident; "there was a pertness about her that attracted him"airiness, delicacy - lightness in movement or manneralacrity, briskness, smartness - liveliness and eagerness; "he accepted with alacrity"; "the smartness of the pace soon exhausted him"vim, muscularity, vigor, vigour, energy - an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing); "his writing conveys great energy"; "a remarkable muscularity of style"elan - enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness; "a performance of great elan and sophistication"esprit - liveliness of mind or spiritbreeziness, jauntiness - a breezy liveliness; "a delightful breeziness of manner"irrepressibility, buoyancy - irrepressible liveliness and good spirit; "I admired his buoyancy and persistent good humor"high-spiritedness - exuberant livelinessebullience, enthusiasm, exuberance - overflowing with eager enjoyment or approvalpep, peppiness, ginger - liveliness and energy; "this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep"
8.spirit - an inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart"heartdisposition, temperament - your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition"
Verb1.spirit - infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"inspirit, spirit upliven, liven up, enliven, invigorate, animate - make lively; "let's liven up this room a bit"

spirit

noun1. soul, life, psyche, ego, essential being, inner self The human spirit is virtually indestructable.2. life force, vital spark, breath His spirit left him during the night.3. ghost, phantom, spectre, vision, shadow, shade (literary), spook (informal), apparition, sprite, eidolon Do you believe in the existence of evil spirits?4. courage, guts (informal), grit, balls (taboo slang), backbone, spunk (informal), gameness, ballsiness (taboo slang), dauntlessness, stoutheartedness She was a very brave girl and everyone admired her spirit.5. liveliness, energy, vigour, life, force, fire, resolution, enterprise, enthusiasm, sparkle, warmth, animation, zest, mettle, welly (slang), ardour, earnestness, brio They played with spirit.6. attitude, character, quality, humour, temper, outlook, temperament, complexion, disposition They approached the talks in a conciliatory spirit.7. team spirit, loyalty, togetherness There is a great sense of spirit among the squad.8. heart, sense, nature, soul, core, substance, essence, lifeblood, quintessence, fundamental nature the real spirit of the Labour movement9. intention, meaning, purpose, substance, intent, essence, purport, gist the spirit of the treaty10. feeling, atmosphere, character, feel, quality, tone, mood, flavour, tenor, ambience, vibes (slang) I appreciate the sounds, smells and the spirit of the place.11. resolve, will, drive, resolution, conviction, determination, motivation, dedication, backbone, fortitude, persistence, tenacity, perseverance, willpower, firmness, constancy, single-mindedness, steadfastness, doggedness, resoluteness, indomitability It takes a lot of spirit to win with 10 men.plural noun1. mood, feelings, morale, humour, temper, tenor, disposition, state of mind, frame of mind A bit of exercise will help lift his spirits.spirit something or someone away remove, steal, carry off, seize, trouser (slang), abstract, whisk, abduct, knock off (slang), purloin, snaffle (Brit. informal), make away with The urn containing the ashes was spirited away.

spirit

noun1. The vital principle or animating force within living beings:breath, divine spark, élan vital, life force, psyche, soul, vital force, vitality.2. The essential being of a person, regarded as immaterial and immortal:soul.3. A supernatural being, such as a ghost:apparition, bogey, bogeyman, bogle, eidolon, ghost, phantasm, phantasma, phantom, revenant, shade, shadow, specter, visitant, wraith.Informal: spook.Regional: haunt.4. The most central and material part:core, essence, gist, heart, kernel, marrow, meat, nub, pith, quintessence, root, soul, stuff, substance.Law: gravamen.5. A temporary state of mind or feeling.Used in plural:frame of mind, humor, mood, temper, vein.6. A lively, emphatic, eager quality or manner:animation, bounce, brio, dash, élan, esprit, life, liveliness, pertness, sparkle, verve, vigor, vim, vivaciousness, vivacity, zip.Informal: ginger, pep, peppiness.Slang: oomph.7. The quality of mind enabling one to face danger or hardship resolutely:braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, gameness, heart, intrepidity, intrepidness, mettle, nerve, pluck, pluckiness, stoutheartedness, undauntedness, valiance, valiancy, valiantness, valor.Informal: spunk, spunkiness.Slang: gut (used in plural), gutsiness, moxie.8. A prevailing quality, as of thought, behavior, or attitude:climate, mood, temper, tone.verbTo bring in or take out secretly:smuggle, sneak.phrasal verb
spirit awayTo seize and detain (a person) unlawfully:abduct, kidnap, snatch.
Translations
精神道义感情气魄灵魂

spirit

(ˈspirit) noun1. a principle or emotion which makes someone act. The spirit of kindness seems to be lacking in the world nowadays. 精神，道義，感情 精神，道义，感情 2. a person's mind, will, personality etc thought of as distinct from the body, or as remaining alive eg as a ghost when the body dies. Our great leader may be dead, but his spirit still lives on; (also adjective) the spirit world; Evil spirits have taken possession of him. 精神，靈魂 精神，灵魂 3. liveliness; courage. He acted with spirit. 氣魄 气魄ˈspirited adjective full of courage or liveliness. a spirited attack/description. 有精神的，生氣勃勃的 有精神的，生气勃勃的 ˈspiritedly adverb 精神飽滿地 精神饱满地ˈspirits noun plural1. a person's mood. He's in good/high/low spirits (= He's happy / very cheerful / depressed); This news may raise his spirits. 情緒 情绪2. strong alcoholic drink, eg whisky, gin, vodka etc. 烈酒 烈酒ˈspiritual (-tʃul) adjective of one's spirit or soul, or of one's religious beliefs. 精神上的，心靈的，宗教的 精神上的，心灵的，宗教的 ˈspiritually adverb 精神地 精神地spirit level a tool consisting of a bar containing a glass tube of liquid, for testing whether a surface is level. 酒精水準儀 水平仪，酒精水准仪

spirit

→ 精神zhCN

spirit


See:
  • (the) Dunkirk spirit
  • a kindred spirit
  • as the spirit moves (one)
  • as/if/when the spirit moves you
  • be in high spirits
  • be in high/low spirits
  • be in low spirits
  • be with (one) in spirit
  • be with somebody in spirit
  • enter into the spirit
  • enter into the spirit (of something)
  • fighting spirit
  • free spirit
  • get into the spirit (of something)
  • get/enter into the spirit of something
  • guiding spirit
  • if the spirit moves (one)
  • in good spirits
  • in high spirits
  • kindred spirit
  • kindred spirit, a
  • lift (one's) spirits
  • lose (one's) spirit
  • raise (one's) spirits
  • raise somebody's spirits
  • spirit away
  • spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, the
  • spirit off
  • That's the spirit!
  • the moving spirit
  • the spirit is willing
  • the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
  • The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak
  • the spirit is willing, but the/(one's) body is weak
  • the spirit is willing, but the/(one's) flesh is weak
  • the spirit moves (one)
  • the spirit moves someone
  • the spirit of the law
  • when the spirit moves (one)

spirit


spirit

11. the force or principle of life that animates the body of living things 2. a. an incorporeal being, esp the soul of a dead person b. (as modifier): spirit world

spirit

21. any distilled alcoholic liquor such as brandy, rum, whisky, or gin 2. Chema. an aqueous solution of ethanol, esp one obtained by distillation b. the active principle or essence of a substance, extracted as a liquid, esp by distillation 3. Pharmacola. a solution of a volatile substance, esp a volatile oil, in alcohol b. (as modifier): a spirit burner 4. Alchemy any of the four substances sulphur, mercury, sal ammoniac, or arsenic

Spirit

See Mars Exploration Rovers.

Spirit

(religion, spiritualism, and occult)

The term "spirit" is used in many contexts: the soul of a dead person; the divine essence, or animating principle, within a living being; a magical entity of some sort; or a demon, angel, or deity. The word comes from the Latin spirare, meaning to breathe. This idea may apply not only to humans but also to all animals, birds, and other living things. To the Wiccan even the trees and plants have spirits, with many Witches also believing in spirits of such inanimate objects as earth and rocks.

In Ceremonial Magic, various spirits and entities may be conjured and enjoined to appear to and obey the magician. In spiritualism the spirits of the dead are invited to return to speak to the living relatives and friends. In Witchcraft, spirits are communed with for a variety of reasons, none of them negative.

Spirit

(religion, spiritualism, and occult)

The majority of books on Spiritualism speak of spirit world, spirit guides, spirit photography, spirit contact, and similar, but gloss over any kind of definition of spirit itself. It seems to be taken for granted that everyone knows what is meant by the word “spirit.” In the Declaration of Principles adopted by the National Spiritualist Association of Churches, Principle 2 states, “We believe that the phenomena of nature, both physical and spiritual, are the expression of infinite Intelligence.” The NSAC Spiritualist Manual interprets this to mean, “In this manner we express our belief in the immanence of Spirit and that all forms of life are manifestations of Spirit or Infinite Intelligence, and thus that all men are children of God.” This is the closest that the NSAC Spiritualist Manual comes to actually defining Spirit. Its “Definitions” (adopted October 9, 1914; October 24, 1919; and October 24, 1951) do not include an actual definition of spirit, although they do speak of the “spirit world.”

The word “spirit” implies indestructible life. Nandor Fodor describes it as “the inmost principle, the divine particle, the vital essence, the inherent actuating element in life” (Encyclopedia of Psychic Science, 1933). He says that spirit dwells in the astral body or the soul. In many religious philosophies the terms “spirit” and “soul” are used interchangeably. Thomas Grimshaw, in his General Course of the History, Science, Philosophy and Religion of Spiritualism (1973) said, “Spirits are real people, human beings—men, women and children stripped of their outer garment of flesh, but still possessed of a real, substantial body that we know as the spiritual body.”

Andrew Jackson Davis said, “… the term spirit is used to signify the centermost principle of man’s existence, the divine energy or life of the soul of Nature. In yet other language, soul is the life of the outer body and the spirit is the life of the soul. After physical death, the soul or life of the material body becomes the form or body of the eternal spirit” (The Harmonical Philosophy, 1917).

According to Spiritualism, the body constitutes of three principles: physical body, soul, and spirit. All three—referred to as Spiritualism’s “triune being"—are animated by Universal Spirit … Infinite Intelligence. The Morris Pratt Institute’s Educational Course on Modern Spiritualism teaches that:

  • Spirit is the highest or innermost principle.
  • Soul is the spiritual body and the intermediate principle.
  • (Physical) body is the material or outermost principle and the clothing and vehicle for the first two.

As the innermost core of a deceased personality, “spirit” is the term used for the intelligence contacted by a medium at a séance. Children with mediumistic abilities often claim spirit children as their invisible playmates. In her book There Is No Death (1920), Florence Marryat wrote about the little girl Mabel Williams, daughter of English clairvoyant and healing medium Bessie Williams, saying, “I have watched her playing at ball with an invisible child, and have seen the ball thrown, arrested half way in the air, and then tossed back again as if a living child had been Mab’s opponent.” Spirit can, therefore, manifest in various forms. It can actually appear through materializations, making use of a medium’s ectoplasm, and it can make its presence felt through such tools as automatic writing, psychokinesis, apports, and the like. However it is defined, spirit is the proof of ongoing life.

There are also spirits in the sense of entities that inhabit trees, plants, rocks, lakes, springs, etc. Such Nature Spirits were encountered by Peter Caddy and his associates in Findhorn, Scotland, and contributed to their survival in a previously desolate area. The focus of the Caddy’s work was love, and it was always acknowledged that what was achieved came about with the help of the spirits of the land: the fairies and elves. There is plenty of evidence for such spirits, including evidence that others have also successfully called on them for help when needed. Many gardeners will claim that they have seen such nature spirits among the flowers and vegetables.

Native Americans of most tribes believed in a wide variety of spirits, including spirits of the sun, moon, mountains, rain, lightning and thunder. In general they make no distinction between nature spirits and human spirits or ghosts.

Sources:

Bletzer, June G.: The Encyclopedia Psychic Dictionary. Lithia Springs: New Leaf, 1998Boddington, Harry: The University of Spiritualism. London: Spiritualist Press, 1947Fodor, Nandor: Encyclopedia of Psychic Science. London: Arthurs Press, 1933

Grimshaw, Thomas: General Course of the History, Science, Philosophy and Religion of Spiritualism. Milwaukee: Morris Pratt Institute, 1973

Spirit

 

a philosophical concept, signifying an immaterial principle, as distinct from a natural, material principle. The question of the interrelationship between matter and spirit is the basic question of philosophy. The philosophy that asserts the primacy of matter over spirit is materialism: according to F. Engels, spirit is the “highest creation” of matter (see K. Marx and F. Engels, Soch., 2nd ed., vol. 20, p. 363). The belief that spirit is prior to matter is spiritualism or idealism. The idea of spirit, which plays the central role in idealist philosophies, emerges in panlogism as concept, in pantheism as substance, and in theism and other personalistic conceptions as personality. In rationalistic philosophical systems, spirit is in essence equated with thought and consciousness. In irrationalism the noncognitive aspects of spirit—will, feeling, imagination, and intuition—are seen as the moments forming the essence of spirit.

Originally in ancient Greece, spirit (nous, logos, pneuma) was conceived of as a fine substratum with some of the properties of matter. Thus, pneuma signifies “wind” (for Thales and Empedocles) or “air” (for Anaximenes). With Aristotle and Plato, nous (mind) becomes the most important concept: it is the primary motive power of the universe and the form-giving principle that fills dark and shapeless matter with its energies. The concept of spirit was systematically developed in neo-Platonic philosophy, particularly by Plotinus. As distinguished from the cosmological, intellectualistic, impersonal interpretation of spirit in antiquity, the biblical Christian tradition envisions spirit as a personal absolute and divine personal will (god) that creates the world and man out of nothing. Modern philosophy has seen the development of the rationalist concept of spirit as reason or thought (the French philosopher R. Descartes, the Dutch philosopher B. Spinoza, and the French materialists of the 18th century). German classical philosophy especially developed the intellectualist aspect of spirit. F. Schelling considered all of nature as only a moment of absolute spirit; G. Hegel developed a philosophy of world spirit, which manifests itself in a system of developing logical categories. The interpretation of spirit as totality (romanticism) or in an irrationalistic way (F. Nietzsche, A. Schopenhauer, and E. Hartmann) was then developed into intuitivist interpretations (H. Bergson and N. Losskii) and existentialist interpretations. Thus, in existentialism, spirit is opposed to the false principle of reason, which is destructive to the individual personality; spirit is, foremost, will originating in authentic existence. The positivist tendency (neopositivism) generally does away with the problem of spirit, considering it to be metaphysical and outside the realm of scientific investigation.

Marxist philosophy uses the concept of “spirit” as a synonym for consciousness.

spirit

[′spir·ət] (food engineering) A flammable liquid mixture of water and ethyl alcohol that is separated from an alcoholic liquid or mash by distillation during the manufacture of whiskey. (organic chemistry) A solution of alcohol and a volatile substance, such as an essential oil.

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spirit

 [spir´it] 1. a volatile or distilled liquid.2. an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of a volatile material.aromatic ammonia spirit (aromatic spirit of ammonia) a mixture of ammonia, ammonium carbonate, and other agents for use as an inhalant to revive a person who has fainted.

spir·it

(spir'it), 1. An alcoholic liquor stronger than wine (that is, 15%) obtained by distillation. 2. Any distilled liquid. 3. An alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of volatile substances. Some spirits are used as flavoring agents; others have medicinal value. Synonym(s): spiritus [L. spiritus, a breathing, life soul, fr. spiro, to breathe]

spirit

Paranormal
A non-material entity said to exist in the so-called “spirit world”.
Pharmacology
A solution containing a volatile substance, usually alcohol.
 
Psychology
The life force or central energy within an organism, manifested in humans as the self-expression of the individual.

spirit

Pharmacology A solution containing a volatile substance, usually alcohol Psychology Per Alexander Lowen '…the life force within an organism manifested in the self-expression of the individual.'

spir·it

(spir'it) 1. An alcoholic liquor stronger than table wine (i.e., 15%), obtained by distillation. 2. Any distilled liquid. 3. An alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of volatile substances; some spirits are used as flavoring agents; others have medicinal value. [L. spiritus, a breathing, life soul, fr. spiro, to breathe]

spir·it

(spir'it) 1. An alcoholic liquor stronger than wine (i.e., 15%) obtained by distillation. 2. Any distilled liquid. 3. An alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of volatile substances. [L. spiritus, a breathing, life soul, fr. spiro, to breathe]

Patient discussion about spirit

Q. how do you lift your spirit during those tough days of economic depression? A. just find an activity that will take your mind off things.(i.e.)fishing,games,puzzles,camping,etc.

Q. Where should i go when i feel down and lonely? is there like an independence way to lift my spirit? A. I spend a lot of time in "my room". It has a window to look out and a comfortable chair to sit and think in. I can shut the door to get real quiet. I can read and study things. Reading gets my mind off of down feelings. There is also a time for going out walking. It frees my mind. When I come back I seem to have a new perspective on things. Sometimes I go and sit out in the woods for awhile where I live. I like listening to the birds and nature sounds. Its nice to see clouds going by in the sky or the stars at night. If something's really bothering you, call on someone you can trust and talk it out. Just find that activity that suits you best and get busy at it.

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spirit


Related to spirit: sprint, Spirit animal
  • all
  • noun
  • verb
  • phrase

Synonyms for spirit

noun soul

Synonyms

  • soul
  • life
  • psyche
  • ego
  • essential being
  • inner self

noun life force

Synonyms

  • life force
  • vital spark
  • breath

noun ghost

Synonyms

  • ghost
  • phantom
  • spectre
  • vision
  • shadow
  • shade
  • spook
  • apparition
  • sprite
  • eidolon

noun courage

Synonyms

  • courage
  • guts
  • grit
  • balls
  • backbone
  • spunk
  • gameness
  • ballsiness
  • dauntlessness
  • stoutheartedness

noun liveliness

Synonyms

  • liveliness
  • energy
  • vigour
  • life
  • force
  • fire
  • resolution
  • enterprise
  • enthusiasm
  • sparkle
  • warmth
  • animation
  • zest
  • mettle
  • welly
  • ardour
  • earnestness
  • brio

noun attitude

Synonyms

  • attitude
  • character
  • quality
  • humour
  • temper
  • outlook
  • temperament
  • complexion
  • disposition

noun team spirit

Synonyms

  • team spirit
  • loyalty
  • togetherness

noun heart

Synonyms

  • heart
  • sense
  • nature
  • soul
  • core
  • substance
  • essence
  • lifeblood
  • quintessence
  • fundamental nature

noun intention

Synonyms

  • intention
  • meaning
  • purpose
  • substance
  • intent
  • essence
  • purport
  • gist

noun feeling

Synonyms

  • feeling
  • atmosphere
  • character
  • feel
  • quality
  • tone
  • mood
  • flavour
  • tenor
  • ambience
  • vibes

noun resolve

Synonyms

  • resolve
  • will
  • drive
  • resolution
  • conviction
  • determination
  • motivation
  • dedication
  • backbone
  • fortitude
  • persistence
  • tenacity
  • perseverance
  • willpower
  • firmness
  • constancy
  • single-mindedness
  • steadfastness
  • doggedness
  • resoluteness
  • indomitability

noun mood

Synonyms

  • mood
  • feelings
  • morale
  • humour
  • temper
  • tenor
  • disposition
  • state of mind
  • frame of mind

phrase spirit something or someone away

Synonyms

  • remove
  • steal
  • carry off
  • seize
  • trouser
  • abstract
  • whisk
  • abduct
  • knock off
  • purloin
  • snaffle
  • make away with

Synonyms for spirit

noun the vital principle or animating force within living beings

Synonyms

  • breath
  • divine spark
  • élan vital
  • life force
  • psyche
  • soul
  • vital force
  • vitality

noun the essential being of a person, regarded as immaterial and immortal

Synonyms

  • soul

noun a supernatural being, such as a ghost

Synonyms

  • apparition
  • bogey
  • bogeyman
  • bogle
  • eidolon
  • ghost
  • phantasm
  • phantasma
  • phantom
  • revenant
  • shade
  • shadow
  • specter
  • visitant
  • wraith
  • spook
  • haunt

noun the most central and material part

Synonyms

  • core
  • essence
  • gist
  • heart
  • kernel
  • marrow
  • meat
  • nub
  • pith
  • quintessence
  • root
  • soul
  • stuff
  • substance
  • gravamen

noun a temporary state of mind or feeling

Synonyms

  • frame of mind
  • humor
  • mood
  • temper
  • vein

noun a lively, emphatic, eager quality or manner

Synonyms

  • animation
  • bounce
  • brio
  • dash
  • élan
  • esprit
  • life
  • liveliness
  • pertness
  • sparkle
  • verve
  • vigor
  • vim
  • vivaciousness
  • vivacity
  • zip
  • ginger
  • pep
  • peppiness
  • oomph

noun the quality of mind enabling one to face danger or hardship resolutely

Synonyms

  • braveness
  • bravery
  • courage
  • courageousness
  • dauntlessness
  • doughtiness
  • fearlessness
  • fortitude
  • gallantry
  • gameness
  • heart
  • intrepidity
  • intrepidness
  • mettle
  • nerve
  • pluck
  • pluckiness
  • stoutheartedness
  • undauntedness
  • valiance
  • valiancy
  • valiantness
  • valor
  • spunk
  • spunkiness
  • gut
  • gutsiness
  • moxie

noun a prevailing quality, as of thought, behavior, or attitude

Synonyms

  • climate
  • mood
  • temper
  • tone

verb to bring in or take out secretly

Synonyms

  • smuggle
  • sneak

phrase spirit away: to seize and detain (a person) unlawfully

Synonyms

  • abduct
  • kidnap
  • snatch

Synonyms for spirit

noun the vital principle or animating force within living things

Related Words

  • soul
  • psyche
  • life principle
  • vital principle

noun the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

Synonyms

  • flavor
  • flavour
  • feel
  • feeling
  • smell
  • tone
  • look

Related Words

  • ambiance
  • ambience
  • atmosphere
  • Hollywood
  • Zeitgeist

noun a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character

Related Words

  • character
  • fibre
  • fiber
  • braveness
  • bravery
  • courage
  • courageousness
  • cowardice
  • cowardliness

noun any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings

Synonyms

  • disembodied spirit

Related Words

  • spiritual being
  • supernatural being
  • control
  • evil spirit
  • banshee
  • banshie
  • djinn
  • djinni
  • djinny
  • genie
  • jinnee
  • jinni
  • familiar spirit
  • familiar
  • peri
  • apparition
  • fantasm
  • phantasm
  • phantasma
  • phantom
  • spectre
  • specter
  • presence
  • kachina
  • numen
  • python
  • silvan
  • sylvan
  • thunderbird
  • zombi
  • zombi spirit
  • zombie spirit
  • zombie

noun the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)

Synonyms

  • emotional state

Related Words

  • emotion
  • embarrassment
  • ecstasy
  • exaltation
  • rapture
  • raptus
  • transport
  • gratification
  • satisfaction
  • happiness
  • felicity
  • state
  • unhappiness

noun the intended meaning of a communication

Synonyms

  • purport
  • intent

Related Words

  • meaning
  • signification
  • import
  • significance

noun animation and energy in action or expression

Synonyms

  • sprightliness
  • liveliness
  • life

Related Words

  • brio
  • invigoration
  • spiritedness
  • vivification
  • animation
  • pertness
  • airiness
  • delicacy
  • alacrity
  • briskness
  • smartness
  • vim
  • muscularity
  • vigor
  • vigour
  • energy
  • elan
  • esprit
  • breeziness
  • jauntiness
  • irrepressibility
  • buoyancy
  • high-spiritedness
  • ebullience
  • enthusiasm
  • exuberance
  • pep
  • peppiness
  • ginger

noun an inclination or tendency of a certain kind

Synonyms

  • heart

Related Words

  • disposition
  • temperament

verb infuse with spirit

Synonyms

  • inspirit
  • spirit up

Related Words

  • liven
  • liven up
  • enliven
  • invigorate
  • animate
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