spiritless Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective lacking ardor or vigor or energy
- a spiritless reply to criticism
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adjective satellite evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
meek.
- 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
WordNet
Spir"it*less adjective
Definitions
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Destitute of spirit; wanting animation; wanting cheerfulness; dejected; depressed. -
Destitute of vigor; wanting life, courage, or fire. A men so faint, so spiritless, So dull, so dead in lock, so woebegone. Shak.
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Having no breath; extinct; dead. "The spiritless body." Greenhill. --Spir"it*less*ly , adv. --Spir"it*less*ness , n.
