spirit: значение и определения

The vital principle or animating force within living beings.

Incorporeal consciousness.

The soul, considered as departing from the body of a person at death.

The Holy Spirit.

A supernatural being, as:

An angel or a demon.

A being inhabiting or embodying a particular place, object, or natural phenomenon.

A fairy or sprite.

The part of a human associated with the mind, will, and feelings: Though unable to join us today, they are with us in spirit.

The essential nature of a person or group.

A person as characterized by a stated quality: He is a proud spirit.

An inclination or tendency of a specified kind: Her actions show a generous spirit.

A causative, activating, or essential principle: The couple's engagement was announced in a joyous spirit.

A mood or an emotional state: The guests were in high spirits. His sour spirits put a damper on the gathering.

A particular mood or an emotional state characterized by vigor and animation: sang with spirit.

Strong loyalty or dedication: team spirit.

The predominant mood of an occasion or a period: "The spirit of 1776 is not dead” ( Thomas Jefferson).

The actual though unstated sense or significance of something: the spirit of the law.

An alcohol solution of an essential or volatile substance. Often used in the plural with a singular verb.

An alcoholic beverage, especially distilled liquor.

To carry off mysteriously or secretly: The documents had been spirited away.

To impart courage, animation, or determination to; inspirit.