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Religious celebrations, and the good will, high spirits and generosity that mark them, are wonderful occasions for understanding the potential of 'everyday multiculturalism', and how people from diverse faiths can connect and show they care, rather than go down parallel, sometimes hostile, roads.
Randa Abdel-Fattah

Meaning of "high spirits" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HIGH SPIRITS

high spirits  [haɪ ˈspɪrɪts] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HIGH SPIRITS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
High spirits 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 HIGH SPIRITS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of high spirits in the English dictionary

The definition of high spirits in the dictionary is if you talk about someone's high spirits, you mean their liveliness and cheerfulnessin high spirits to be in high spirits.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HIGH SPIRITS


Biarritz
ˈbɪərɪts
blitz
blɪts
credits
ˈkrɛdɪts
dates
deɪts
favourites
ˈfeɪvrɪts
fritz
frɪts
grits
ɡrɪts
highlights
ˈhaɪlaɪts
it´s
ɪts
its
ɪts
lights
laɪts
Massachusetts
ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts
merits
ˈmɛrɪts
minutes
ˈmɪnɪts
nights
naɪts
ritz
rɪts
separates
ˈsɛprɪts
spirits
ˈspɪrɪts
spritz
sprɪts
staretz
ˈstɑːrɪts

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HIGH SPIRITS

high resolution
high road
high roller
high rolling
high school
high seas
high season
high sign
high society
high spot
high stakes
High Street
high summer
high table
High Tatra
high tea
high tech
high technology
high tension

WORDS THAT END LIKE HIGH SPIRITS

animal spirits
ardent spirits
beaux esprits
call it quits
exploits
flow of spirits
health benefits
hominy grits
limits
methylated spirits
neutral spirits
on its merits
pits
quits
splits
straits
to be off limits
units
waits
wits

Synonyms and antonyms of high spirits in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HIGH SPIRITS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «high spirits» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of high spirits

Translation of «high spirits» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HIGH SPIRITS

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

Translator English - Chinese

神采飞扬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

buen humor
570 millions of speakers

English

high spirits
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उच्च आत्माओं
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بمعنويات عالية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отличное настроение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

alto astral
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উচ্চ আত্মা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bonne humeur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Semangat tinggi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Übermut
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

元気
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

높은 영혼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Roh dhuwur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tinh thần cao
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உயர்ந்த ஆவிகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उंच आकांक्षा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

keyif
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

buon umore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wysokie duchy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відмінний настрій
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vervă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κέφι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hoë geeste
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

uppsluppen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

opprømt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of high spirits

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HIGH SPIRITS»

The term «high spirits» is regularly used and occupies the 75.624 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HIGH SPIRITS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about high spirits

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QUOTES WITH «HIGH SPIRITS»

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Randa Abdel-Fattah
Religious celebrations, and the good will, high spirits and generosity that mark them, are wonderful occasions for understanding the potential of 'everyday multiculturalism', and how people from diverse faiths can connect and show they care, rather than go down parallel, sometimes hostile, roads.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HIGH SPIRITS»

Discover the use of high spirits in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to high spirits and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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High Spirits
Presents an entertaining and witty collection of eighteen stories about ghosts and other haunting tales of the supernatural, including such notable literary apparitions as Ibsen and Charles Dickens. Reissue.
Robertson Davies, 2002
2
High Spirits: A Tale of Ghostly Rapping and Romance
In mid-nineteenth century America, spirits knock and tables tip for Maggie and Kate Fox, two teenage sisters who convince people they can talk to the dead with their mysterious rapping noises.
Dianne K. Salerni, 2007
3
Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm ...
Recounted in a luminous narrative filled with tenderness and humor, Kalish’s memoir of her childhood shows how the right stuff can make even the bleakest of times seem like “quite a romp.” From the Hardcover edition.
Mildred Armstrong Kalish, 2007
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The high spirits: stories of men and women
"The High Spirits explores a special territory-- something of a frontier-- that is distinct from the short story, the novella and the novel. Beyond 'linked stories,' it lacks a name.
David Huddle, 1989
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High Spirits
Celebrating the defeat of a demon who swore to avenge himself against the Charmed Ones, Paige and her sisters find themselves at a Hollywood party hosted by former boyfriend Kevin Peterson, whose house is haunted by the friendly ghost of an ...
Scott Ciencin, 2007
6
High Spirits
Cass MacFarland discovers the unpredictable, brash Cody MacRae is back in town, and when she asks his help in determining if her house is haunted, Cody bets her that he can no longer be moved by her charms
Elaine Lakso, 1994
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High Spirits : The Twelfth Murray Barber P.I. Case
Julie Burns-Sweeney. Julie Burns-Sweeney High Spirits : The Twelfth Murray Barber P.I. Case HIGH SPIRITS THE TWELFTH MURRAY BARBER P.I. CASE by JULIE Front Cover.
Julie Burns-Sweeney, 2012
8
High Spirits, Being Certain Stories Written in Them
Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past.
James Payn, 2011
9
Golffirmations: The Golfer's Book of High Spirits and Lower ...
To play the game is to know the pain. Golffirmations is an upliftingmix of meditations, poems, limericks, inspiring stories, golf prayers, andinstructional mantras from the masters, along with occasional instructional tipsor secrets.
Hugh O'Neill, 2002
10
Vocal selections from High spirits
This collection features selections from the Hugh Martin/Timothy Gray musical, including material not in previous editions!
Noel Coward, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HIGH SPIRITS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term high spirits is used in the context of the following news items.
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After holy dip, devotees in high spirits - The Times of India
RAJAHMUNDRY: Not content with just a holy dip in river Godavari, many pilgrims are making a beeline for the nearest wine shops and bars to ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
Louis Tomlinson and Briana Jungwirth giggle as they leave LA …
Dressed in a sporty T-shirt, black jeans and trainers, Louis appears in high spirits as he jokes around with the cameraman as he departs the ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Philippines Repairs Crumbling South China Sea Outpost
Arevalo said the Filipino troops on the Sierra Madre were "in high spirits." "Their morale remains high. They are aware of the punishing ... «DefenseNews.com, Jul 15»
4
Video: Scarva - High spirits as 90 bands entertain the crowd at the …
Around 4,000 members of the Royal Black Institution - accompanied by approximately 90 bands - took part in the massive parade to the field in ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
5
England head to happy hunting ground in high spirits - 2nd Ashes …
England head to happy hunting ground in high spirits - 2nd Ashes Test preview. by Rob Johnston Tuesday 14 July 2015. L-R: Opposing captains Michael Clarke ... «Cricket World, Jul 15»
6
The Latest: Paraguayans in high spirits after seeing Pope Francis at …
Pope Francis, left, talks with Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes during the pope's welcome ceremony at Silvio Pettirossi International airport ... «Newser, Jul 15»
7
Video & Gallery: Ipswich Town team in high spirits on Dublin pre …
Ipswich Town start their pre-season training in Dublin. Left is Jonathan Parr. Centre is Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Back is Myles Kenlock. «Ipswich Star, Jul 15»
8
Simon Cowell in high spirits for first X Factor auditions
Simon Cowell in high spirits for first X Factor auditions. Simon Cowell in high spirits as he leaves for first X Factor auditions in Manchester. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
9
Hawthorn forward Jarryd Roughead visits Waverley Park, in high
Jarryd Roughead was at Waverley Park on Monday morning and in high spirits, according to Hawthorn teammate Shaun Burgoyne. «The Age, Jul 15»
10
India mulls re-joining PISA in high spirits
NEW DELHI: After the disastrous performance of Indian students in the 2012 edition of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

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