adjective
1.
Synonyms: lively 1, alert, animate, animated, bright, ||cant, chipper, keen, sprightly, vivacious
Related Word: sharp; fiery, gingery, peppery
Idioms: full of life ( or go)
Antonyms: spiritless
2.
having or manifesting a high degree of vitality, spirit, and daring
the lawyer gave a spirited defense of his client
Synonyms: beany, fiery, gingery, high-hearted, high-spirited, mettlesome, peppery, spunky
Related Word: game, gritty, resolute; audacious, bold, brave, courageous, dauntless, fearless, intrepid, nervy, plucky, valiant; avid, eager, hot, keen; ardent, enthusiastic, fervent, hot, passionate, peppy, zealous
Contrasted words: unenthusiastic; flabby, languid, limp; boneless, spineless
Antonyms: spiritless