Spirit

/ˈspɪɹɪt/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts6 letters

Definition of Spirit

noun

  1. The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose.
  2. A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.

    "A wandering spirit haunts the island."

  3. Enthusiasm.

    "School spirit is at an all-time high."

  4. The manner or style of something.

    "In the spirit of forgiveness, we didn't press charges."

  5. (usually in the plural) A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.

verb

  1. To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.
  2. To animate with vigor; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit; sometimes followed by up.

    "Civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men."

Anagrams of Spirit

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