spir ‧ it ‧ ed /ˈspɪrətəd, ˈspɪrɪtəd/ BrE AmE adjective
1 . having energy and determination – used to show approval:
a spirited and energetic girl
spirited defence/debate/discussion etc
2 . sweet-spirited/tough-spirited/rebellious-spirited etc having a particular type of character
⇨ ↑ high-spirited , ↑ low-spirited , ↑ mean-spirited , ↑ public-spirited