Noun Definition

spirit

1.Definition: a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character

Category: General

2.Definition: an inclination or tendency of a certain kind

Related Noun(s):heart

Category: General

3.Definition: animation and energy in action or expression

Related Noun(s):life, liveliness, sprightliness

Category: General

4.Definition: any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings

Related Noun(s):disembodied spirit

Category: People

5.Definition: the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

Related Noun(s):feel, feeling, flavor, flavour, look, smell, tone

Category: General

6.Definition: the intended meaning of a communication

Related Noun(s):intent, purport

Category: General

7.Definition: the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)

"His emotional state depended on her opinion", "He was in good spirits", "His spirit rose"

Category: General

8.Definition: the vital principle or animating force within living things

Category: People