Spirited

//ˈspɪɹɪtɪd//

"Spirited" in a Sentence (13 examples)

He was spirited away by four police officers in the middle of the night.

Tom is spirited.

Tom is very spirited, isn't he?

Tom is spirited, isn't he?

She chose the most spirited horse in the stable.

She chose the most spirited horse in the stable, with eyes of flame, and a coat of shining silver.

Mary is very spirited, isn't she?

Mary is spirited, isn't she?

He's spirited.

He's spirited, isn't he?

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When I was young and full of grace I spirited a rattlesnake

November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk Remarkably United’s 10 men almost salvaged an improbable draw during a late, spirited challenge. They showed great competitive courage in that period and there were chances for Robin van Persie, Ángel Di María and Marouane Fellaini to punish City for defending too deeply and not being more clinical with their opportunities at the other end.

But the Danes remained resolute in defence - largely thanks to a spirited display by captain Daniel Agger - and they went ahead with their first meaningful attack.

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