SPIRITLESS
\spˈɪɹɪtləs], \spˈɪɹɪtləs], \s_p_ˈɪ_ɹ_ɪ_t_l_ə_s]\
Definitions of SPIRITLESS
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
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evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; "compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others"; "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott; "she looked meek but had the heart of a lion"; "was submissive and subservient"
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lacking ardor or vigor or energy; "a spiritless reply to criticism"
By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Destitute of spirit; wanting animation; wanting cheerfulness; dejected; depressed.
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Destitute of vigor; wanting life, courage, or fire.
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Having no breath; extinct; dead.
By Oddity Software
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
By Daniel Lyons
By James Champlin Fernald
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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