spirits Synonyms
Another word for spirits
• noun (Context 1)
A person's state of mind, mood, or emotional attitude, especially regarding cheerfulness or despondency.
"Despite the rainy weather, the hikers remained in high mood throughout the afternoon."
• noun (Context 2)
Strong distilled alcoholic beverages, such as whiskey, gin, rum, or vodka, as distinguished from fermented drinks like wine and beer.
"The restaurant holds a license to serve beer and wine, but not distilled liquor."
• noun (Context 3)
Supernatural, incorporeal beings, such as ghosts, souls of the deceased, fairies, or deities.
"Ancient folklore describes benevolent forest ghosts that protect travelers from losing their way."
• noun (Context 4)
Volatile liquids obtained by distillation or solution in alcohol, used in pharmacy, chemistry, or industry.
"The artist used mineral distillate to thin the oil paint and clean the brushes."
• verb (Context 5)
To convey or carry off rapidly, secretly, or mysteriously (third-person singular simple present of spirit, usually followed by 'away' or 'off').
"In the opening chapter, a mysterious benefactor whisk the orphan away to a country estate."
Opposites of spirits
The opposite of spirits shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: