the principle of conscious life; the vital principle in humans, animating the body or mediating between body and soul.

the incorporeal part of humans

present in spirit though absent in body.

the soul regarded as separating from the body at death.

conscious, incorporeal being, as opposed to matter

the world of spirit.

a supernatural, incorporeal being, esp. one inhabiting a place, object, etc., or having a particular character

evil spirits.

a fairy, sprite, or elf.

an angel or demon.

an attitude or principle that inspires, animates, or pervades thought, feeling, or action

the spirit of reform.

( initial capital letter ) the divine influence as an agency working in the human heart.

a divine, inspiring, or animating being or influence. Num. 11:25; Is. 32

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( initial capital letter ) the third person of the Trinity; Holy Spirit.

the soul or heart as the seat of feelings or sentiments, or as prompting to action

a man of broken spirit.

spirits, feelings or mood with regard to exaltation or depression

low spirits; good spirits.

excellent disposition or attitude in terms of vigor, courage, firmness of intent, etc.; mettle

That's the spirit!

temper or disposition

meek in spirit.

an individual as characterized by a given attitude, disposition, character, action, etc.

A few brave spirits remained to face the danger.

the dominant tendency or character of anything

the spirit of the age.

vigorous sense of membership in a group

college spirit.

the general meaning or intent of a statement, document, etc. ( opposed to letter )

the spirit of the law.

Chemistry . the essence or active principle of a substance as extracted in liquid form, esp. by distillation.

Often, spirits. a strong distilled alcoholic liquor.

Chiefly British . alcohol.

Pharmacology . a solution in alcohol of an essential or volatile principle; essence.

any of certain subtle fluids formerly supposed to permeate the body.

the Spirit, God.

pertaining to something that works by burning alcoholic spirits

a spirit stove.

of or pertaining to spiritualist bodies or activities.

to animate with fresh ardor or courage; inspirit.

to encourage; urge on or stir up, as to action.

to carry off mysteriously or secretly (often fol. by away or off )

His captors spirited him away.

out of spirits

in low spirits; depressed

We were feeling out of spirits after so many days of rain.

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