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Soleil Moon Frye

Meaning of "free spirit" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FREE SPIRIT

free spirit  [friː ˈspɪrɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FREE SPIRIT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Free spirit is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FREE SPIRIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of free spirit in the English dictionary

The definition of free spirit in the dictionary is If you describe someone as a free spirit, you admire them because they are independent and live as they want to live rather than in a conventional way.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FREE SPIRIT


decemvirate
dɪˈsɛmvɪrɪt
dextrogyrate
ˌdɛkstrəʊˈdʒaɪrɪt
dispirit
dɪˈspɪrɪt
duumvirate
djuːˈʌmvɪrɪt
inspirit
ɪnˈspɪrɪt
levirate
ˈlɛvɪrɪt
pirate
ˈpaɪrɪt
quadrumvirate
kwɒdˈrʌmvɪrɪt
reinspirit
ˌriːɪnˈspɪrɪt
skirret
ˈskɪrɪt
spirit
ˈspɪrɪt
tirrit
ˈtɪrɪt
triumvirate
traɪˈʌmvɪrɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FREE SPIRIT

free radical
free recall
free running
free sample
free shot
free silver
free skater
free skating
Free Soil Party
free space
free speech
Free State
Free Territory of Trieste
free thought
free throw
free trade
free verse
free vibration
free vote
free will

WORDS THAT END LIKE FREE SPIRIT

community spirit
evil spirit
familiar spirit
fighting spirit
holiday spirit
Holy Spirit
kindred spirit
methylated spirit
party spirit
pioneer spirit
pioneering spirit
proof spirit
public spirit
rectified spirit
restless spirit
surgical spirit
team spirit
the Spirit
Universal Spirit
white spirit
wood spirit

Synonyms and antonyms of free spirit in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «free spirit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FREE SPIRIT

Find out the translation of free spirit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of free spirit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «free spirit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自由精神
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

espíritu libre
570 millions of speakers

English

free spirit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मुक्त आत्मा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

روح حرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

свободный дух
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

espírito livre
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মুক্ত আত্মা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

esprit libre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

jiwa bebas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Freigeist
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自由な精神
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자유로운 정신
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Roh bebas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tinh thần tự do
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுதந்திர ஆன்மா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मुक्त आत्मा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Özgür ruh
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spirito libero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wolny duch
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вільний дух
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

spirit liber
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ελεύθερο πνεύμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vrye gees
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

varg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

free spirit
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of free spirit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FREE SPIRIT»

The term «free spirit» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.126 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FREE SPIRIT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about free spirit

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10 QUOTES WITH «FREE SPIRIT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word free spirit.
1
Marisa Berenson
I'm a free spirit, so if I am with someone it has to be a man who understands that, and not all men do.
2
Luke Donald
Dad was certainly a free spirit and had his own ways. He was very proud of my golf achievements but more proud of the person I've turned into. He brought me up to lead a very balanced life.
3
Soleil Moon Frye
I used to be a free spirit.
4
Jeff Greenfield
Something about her eyes or voice has always suggested the hint of a free spirit, trapped in a Peck and Peck cage, dreaming of making rude noises at public gatherings of Republicans.
5
Neon Hitch
I'm a free spirit and that definitely comes from my upbringing, so it's definitely shaped me as an artist.
6
Geoffrey Holder
We are too quick to put labels on things. It is my profession. I get up and paint. Everyone wants to put a label on it, but I am a free spirit, so I fight against that.
7
Rick James
I had always been a free spirit and always gotten what I wanted.
8
Bai Ling
I think I'm like a free spirit.
9
Francis Picabia
A free spirit takes liberties even with liberty itself.
10
Mark Roberts
I'm a free spirit; more people should become free spirits.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FREE SPIRIT»

Discover the use of free spirit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to free spirit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Free Spirit: Growing Up on the Road and Off the Grid
Exploring his spiritual rebirth and connection with his Jewish roots, the author recollects his unconventional childhood during which he was abused and bullied until he summoned the courage to fight back.
Joshua Safran, 2013
2
Free Spirit: A Guide to Enlightened Being
"Free Spirit" speaks as freedom, which is our Consciousness, the sweet essence of our lives. The freedom spoken here is an inner knowing. We cannot realize this liberation by catering to our bodies, emotions or minds.
Sundance Burke, 2008
3
Dandelion: Memoir of a Free Spirit
A personal account by an intimate of such figures as Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton describes the abuse- and neglect-marked childhood that eventually resulted in her becoming a ward of the state, her drug-influenced relationships with a series ...
Catherine James, 2008
4
Free Spirit: A Climber's Life
In this definitive work, he recalls his early climbs in the Alps, expeditions to the Himalaya, the first solo ascents, a trek across Antarctica, and numerous other adventures. 70 photos.
Reinhold Messner, 1998
5
Free-Spirit Shawls: 2 Eclectic Knits for Every Day
Free Spirit Shawls features 20 shawl projects that are presented along 4 themes: Color (simple colorwork), Lace (the infinite pretty possibilities achieved by simple yarnovers), Simplicity (variegated yarns and simple stitches used to ...
Lisa Shroyer, 2013
6
Free Spirit
Dory's efficient homemaking skills become that of drudgery as the years pass, causing her to feel as if she is losing love, purpose, and, most of all, herself
Fern Michaels, 1983
7
Free Spirit: Cage of Flesh
"Free Spirit is an eye-opening and uplifting book that will make readers joyful in their discovery of the spiritual work of Jesus Christ.
B. J. Hays, 2011
8
Nietzsche's Enlightenment: The Free-Spirit Trilogy of the ...
The Nietzsche these works reveal is radically different from the popular image of him and even from the Nietzsche depicted in much of the secondary literature; they reveal a rational Nietzsche, one who preaches moderation instead of ...
Paul Franco, 2011
9
Free spirit in a troubled world
John Phillips died in New York City on August 22, 1996, shortly before the publication of this book.
John Phillips, Walter Keller, 1996
10
The Life and Times of Stella Browne: Feminist and Free Spirit
"This is the first full length biography of radical reformer Stella Browne, whose life, ideas and activities overturn so many assumptions about early twentieth-century politics and feminism.
Lesly A. Hall, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FREE SPIRIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term free spirit is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The Kardashians: Kourtney 'doing great' after split from Scott
The 65-year-old former Olympian - who was known as Bruce Jenner before undergoing a gender transition - reportedly loves the "free spirit" ... «Emirates 24/7, Jul 15»
2
Bernie: Let Martinez be himself
We tend to demean players who defy stodgy baseball convention by bringing an audacious attitude, a free spirit, to an intense competition. «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
3
Vigil set for Forsyth 911 supervisor killed in murder-suicide
Jones' obituary called her “a radical free spirit, always with a cause for people.” She volunteered with child advocacy group CASA and a ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
4
The Outcast's Hattie Morahan: There won't be any wedding bells this …
She is a free spirit in many ways. Of course Gilbert, her husband [Greg Wise], is away during the war and is a more conventional creature. «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
I'm selling my hero mother's medals so her tragic, brave tale will live …
Though she was tiny, she was also a free spirit who would think nothing of defending her friends against bullies at school. “She used to recite ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
6
Ice cream citations
Fondest farewell to Jim Gaston, the legendary Arkansas outdoorsman, free spirit, photographer, patriot, friend to many and truly honorable man ... «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
7
Summer Scents: The Fragrances of the Season
That being said, it's no surprise that you'd want the way that you smell to portray the no-fuss, free spirit vibe that you've adopted as a result of ... «Uloop News, Jul 15»
8
The Walking Dead At Comic-Con: Andrew Lincoln & Norman …
“The thing I really love about Lauren is she's a total free spirit,” he said. “I distinctly remember the first day she was in Atlanta. I took her out to ... «Refinery29, Jul 15»
9
Warren Gerds/Critic at Large: Review: Chilton troupe's 'Mary …
Michael Mendez is the narrator/free spirit chimney sweep Bert, who tries to find the bright in everything. Holly Helmer puts tang into the title role. «WeAreGreenBay.com, Jul 15»
10
Bingo loves living the country life
He is a creature of free spirit, and he is a farm dog through and through. You cannot take the farm out of this dog. He doesn't like being inside ... «Quad-Cities Online, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Free spirit [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/free-spirit>. Apr 2024 ».
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