high-spirited \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\adjective : characterized by a bold, energetic, or lofty spirit : having ardor or fire : not dull or apathetic < a high-spirited tomboy of a child — Katharine Scherman > • high-spirit·ed·lyadverb • high-spirit·ed·nessnoun-es