spirited
adjective /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
/ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
[usually before noun]- full of energy, courage or purpose
- a spirited young woman
- a spirited discussion
- She put up a spirited defence in the final game.
- The team produced a spirited performance.
Oxford Collocations DictionarySpirited is used with these nouns:- debate
- defence
- display
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