spirit
The part of a person that is not their body, like their mind or soul.
The non-material part of a human, often considered the seat of emotions, character, and consciousness.
How someone feels or thinks at a certain time.
A person's mood, attitude, or emotional state at a particular time.
A drink with a lot of alcohol, like whiskey or vodka.
A strong alcoholic drink such as whiskey, vodka, or gin.
The usual way people think and feel in a group or time.
The prevailing attitude, principle, or way of thinking that characterizes a group, period, or activity.
A ghost or other magical being that people believe exists without a body.
A supernatural entity, often invisible, such as a ghost, fairy, or other ethereal being.
- Base: spirit
- Plural: spirit, spirits
free spirit
1independent person who avoids strict rules
Someone who likes to live their life their own way without following many rules.
- She’s always been a free spirit, traveling wherever she likes.
- He’s too much of a free spirit to work in an office.
in high spirits
1feeling very happy and cheerful
Feeling very happy and excited at that moment.
- She was in high spirits after passing her exam.
- They were all in high spirits at the party.
the letter and the spirit (of the law)
1exact wording and intended meaning of law/rule
Following both what the law says exactly and what it really means.
- Judges must consider both the letter and the spirit of the law.
- He broke the spirit of the agreement even if not its letter.
lift someone's spirits
1Make someone happier emotionally
To make someone feel better or happier emotionally.
- The good news really lifted my spirits.
- His joke lifted everyone's spirits during the meeting.
lift someone's spirits
2make someone feel happier again
To make someone feel happier or less sad.
- The good news lifted his spirits.
- A nice walk can lift your spirits.
team spirit
1Enthusiasm and loyalty in a group
A feeling of support and excitement shared by people in the same group.
- Good team spirit helped us win the game.
- Good team spirit helped them win the championship.
- The company encourages team spirit among employees.
- Team spirit is important in any workplace.