spiritedly

In lively fashion

Spiritedly means with energy, enthusiasm, or determination.

A spiritedly argued case shows vigorous conviction.

Someone who spiritedly defends their position does so with animation and fire.

The word suggests active engagement rather than passive acceptance.

defiant

boldly

With fearless confidence

spunkily · feistily · resolutely · bravely · daringly · audaciously · gallantly · valiantly · intrepidly · gamely

enthusiastic

eagerly

With keen enthusiasm

avidly · zestfully · ebulliently · exuberantly · vivaciously · gusto · verve · elan · brio · vim

animated

vivaciously

With high-spirited energy

jauntily · perkily · sprightly · friskily · playfully · merrily · cheerily · blithely · gaily · lightheartedly

energetic

vigorously

With forceful enthusiasm

powerfully · strenuously · intensely · briskly · actively · heartily · lustily · mightily · strongly · boldly

passionate

fervently

With intense passionate feeling

vehemently · fiercely · intensely · wholeheartedly · devotedly · earnestly · keenly · avidly · hotly · heatedly

Opposites
energy and vigor

spiritedlylethargically

In a drowsy, sluggish manner

sluggishly · listlessly · languidly · wearily · torpidly

enthusiasm and engagement

spiritedlyhalfheartedly

Without real interest

apathetically · indifferently · unenthusiastically · passively · idly

animation and liveliness

spiritedlylifelessly

Without signs of vitality

dully · flatly · blankly · vacantly · expressionlessly

Phrases
Family

spirited, dispirited, spiritedness, dispiritedly, inspirited, dispiritedness, unspirited

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G