Synonyms for
Spirits
Definition
The word 'spirits' refers to a person's emotions, feelings, or mood.
Synonyms & similar words
tone
sprightliness
disembodiedspirit
heart
look
booze
strongdrink
flavour
inspirit
intent
emotionalstate
liquor
life
feeling
johnbarleycorn
spirit
purport
liveliness
feel
spiritup
hardliquor
flavor
harddrink
smell
mood
emotions
feelings
temperament
attitude
disposition
vitality
energy
enthusiasm
vigor
liveliness
animation
excitement
happiness
cheerfulness
buoyancy
spirit
ambiance
aura
ethos
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- high spirits
- low spirits
- good spirits
- bad spirits
- raise spirits
- lift spirits
- broken spirits
- fighting spirit
Word family
Usage note
Can refer to the non-physical part of a person, their mood, or alcoholic beverages. Context is key to understanding the intended meaning.
Example sentences
- His spirits were high after winning the game.
- I could feel a sense of spirits in the air during the festival.
- She had a positive spirit and always encouraged others.
- The team showed great spirits despite losing the match.
- The haunted house had an eerie spirit about it.
Quotes
'Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.' - Walt Whitman
'The best way to predict the future is to create it.' - Peter Drucker
'The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.' - Franklin D. Roosevelt