Definition of spirit

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • spirit is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • spirit is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • spirit is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of spirit


  • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. feel
    2. feeling
    3. flavor
    4. flavour
    5. look
    6. smell
    7. tone
  • any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. disembodied spirit
  • infuse with spirit (verb)

    Examples

    1. The company spirited him up

    Synonyms

    1. inspirit
    2. spirit up
  • animation and energy in action or expression (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. life
    2. liveliness
    3. sprightliness
  • the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection) (noun)

    Examples

    1. he was in good spirits
    2. his spirit rose

    Synonyms

    1. emotional state
  • an inclination or tendency of a certain kind (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. heart
  • the intended meaning of a communication (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. intent
    2. purport
  • a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character (noun)
  • the vital principle or animating force within living things (noun)

See definition of spirit in Merriam Webster