spirits

3 definitions • 8 examples

the way a person is feeling, or that people in general are feeling:

in high/low spirits I've been in high/low spirits (= feeling happy/sad) lately.

lift/raise someone's spirits Her spirits lifted/rose (= she felt happier) as she read the letter.

dash someone's spirits The negative reply dashed his spirits (= made him unhappy).

We sang silly songs to keep our spirits up.

Last time I saw Jeremy, he was in fine spirits.

That night spirits were high among the group.

strong alcoholic drink; liquor:

Sale of beer, wine, or spirits to anyone under 21 is illegal.

a mood:

I’ve been in low spirits all day.