spirit

Meanings

• the vital principle or animating force within living things
• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
• a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
• any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
• the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)
  • "he was in good spirits"
  • "his spirit rose"
• the intended meaning of a communication
• animation and energy in action or expression
• an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
• infuse with spirit
  • "The company spirited him up"

Synonyms

disembodied spirit, emotional state, feel, feeling, flavor, flavour, heart, inspirit, intent, life, liveliness, look, purport, smell, spirit up, sprightliness, tone