spirits

/ˈspɪrɪts/
noun
  1. Strong alcoholic drinks, such as whiskey, vodka, or gin.
    • He ordered a glass of spirits instead of beer.
    • The bar serves a wide selection of spirits from around the world.
    • Many people enjoy mixing spirits with juice or soda.
  2. A person's mood or emotional state, often used in phrases like 'in high spirits' or 'in low spirits'.
    • She was in low spirits after hearing the bad news.
    • After winning the game, the team was in high spirits.
    • His cheerful jokes lifted everyone's spirits.
  3. The non-physical part of a person, often believed to continue existing after death; soul.
    • Many cultures believe that the spirit lives on after the body dies.
    • The ancient Egyptians believed in a spirit that traveled to the afterlife.
    • He felt the spirit of his grandmother watching over him.
  4. A supernatural being, such as a ghost, fairy, or demon.
    • In the story, a forest spirit grants wishes to kind travelers.
    • Some people claim to have seen spirits in the abandoned castle.
    • The old house was said to be haunted by a restless spirit.
  5. The real meaning or intention of something, as opposed to the literal words.
    • The gift was given in the spirit of friendship.
    • They followed the spirit of the law, even if they broke the letter of it.
    • We need to understand the spirit of the agreement, not just the rules.
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