spirits Meaning & Definition
What Does Spirits Mean?
Spirits is a verb that means third-person singular simple present indicative of spirit. As a noun, it means plural of spirit. As a noun, it means Distilled alcoholic beverages.
Spirits at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈspɪɹɪts// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | booze, liquor and strong drink |
| Plural | only |
Spirits Definition (Verb)
- third-person singular simple present indicative of spirit
Spirits as a Noun
- plural of spirit
Noun
- Distilled alcoholic beverages.
Noun
- The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose.
- A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.
A wandering spirit haunts the island.
- Enthusiasm.
School spirit is at an all-time high.
- The manner or style of something.
In the spirit of forgiveness, we didn't press charges.
- (usually in the plural) A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.
- Energy; ardour.
- One who is vivacious or lively; one who evinces great activity or peculiar characteristics of mind or temper.
a ruling spirit; a schismatic spirit
- Temper or disposition of mind; mental condition or disposition; intellectual or moral state; often in the plural.
to be cheerful, or in good spirits; to be down-hearted, or in bad spirits
- Air set in motion by breathing; breath; hence, sometimes, life itself.
- A rough breathing; an aspirate, such as the letter h; also, a mark denoting aspiration.
- Intent; real meaning; opposed to the letter, or formal statement.
the spirit of an enterprise, or of a document
- Any of the four substances: sulphur, sal ammoniac, quicksilver, and arsenic (or, according to some, orpiment).
- (dyeing) Stannic chloride.
Verb
- To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.
- To animate with vigor; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit; sometimes followed by up.
Civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men.
Synonyms of Spirits
Spirits synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Spirits
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Spirits in a Sentence
A wandering spirit haunts the island.
School spirit is at an all-time high.
In the spirit of forgiveness, we didn't press charges.
a ruling spirit; a schismatic spirit
to be cheerful, or in good spirits; to be down-hearted, or in bad spirits
the spirit of an enterprise, or of a document
Civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men.
Word Forms & Grammar
spirits
spirits pl (plural only)
Words That Rhyme With Spirits
Pronouncing Spirits
You say spirits as //ˈspɪɹɪts//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Spirits
Is spirits a verb or a noun?
Spirits is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for spirits?
Close synonyms of spirits are booze, liquor and strong drink. See the full list of spirits synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of spirits?
The plural of spirits is only.