spirits

Meanings

Noun

• an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
• the vital principle or animating force within living things
• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
• a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
• any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
• the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)
  • "he was in good spirits"
• the intended meaning of a communication
• animation and energy in action or expression
• an inclination or tendency of a certain kind

Verb

• infuse with spirit

Synonyms

booze, disembodied spirit, emotional state, feel, feeling, flavor, flavour, hard drink, hard liquor, heart, inspirit, intent, John Barleycorn, life, liquor, liveliness, look, purport, smell, spirit, spirit up, sprightliness, strong drink, tone