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" When you hit a groove, it's not you; it's the spirit world. The spirits whisper the ideas in your brain and prod you along. They're the ones that are really happy."
Tommy Chong

Meaning of "spirits" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF SPIRITS

ˈspɪrɪts


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPIRITS

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

Spirit

The English word spirit has many differing meanings and connotations, most of them relating to a non-corporeal substance contrasted with the material body. The word spirit is often used metaphysically to refer to the consciousness or personality. The notions of a person's spirit and soul often also overlap, as both contrast with body and both are understood as surviving the bodily death in religion and occultism, and "spirit" can also have the sense of "ghost", i.e. a manifestation of the spirit of a deceased person. The term may also refer to any incorporeal or immaterial being, such as demons or deities. In Christianity "the Spirit" specifically denotes the Holy Spirit.

Definition of spirits in the English dictionary

The definition of spirits in the dictionary is an emotional state, esp with regard to exaltation or dejection.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPIRITS

Biarritz · blitz · credits · dates · favourites · fritz · grits · highlights · it´s · its · lights · Massachusetts · merits · minutes · nights · rates · ritz · separates · spritz · staretz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPIRITS

spiritful · spiritism · spiritist · spiritistic · spiritless · spiritlessly · spiritlessness · spiritoso · spiritous · spiritousness · spirits of ammonia · spirits of hartshorn · spirits of salt · spirits of turpentine · spirits of wine · spiritual · spiritual bouquet · spiritual healer · spiritual healing · spiritual home

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPIRITS

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

Synonyms and antonyms of spirits in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SPIRITS»

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

Translation of «spirits» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF SPIRITS

Find out the translation of spirits to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of 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 «spirits» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

情绪
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

ánimos
570 millions of speakers
en

English

spirits
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

आत्माओं
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رُوحٌ مَعْنَوِيَّة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

дух
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

estado de espírito
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

প্রফুল্লতা
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

moral
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Semangat
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Spirituosen
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

スピリッツ
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

기분
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Roh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tâm trạng
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

ஆவிகள்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

विचारांना
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

alkollü içkiler
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

umore
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

alkohol
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

дух
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

dispoziție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κέφια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

geeste
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

andar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sinnstemning
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of spirits

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPIRITS»

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List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «spirits».

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

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «SPIRITS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word spirits.
1
Damon Albarn
It always struck me that Africa was, in a strange way, a futuristic place and had elements and vibes and spirits that were going to inform the future. Africa Express is an attempt to engage that power outside Africa, and for everyone to benefit from it.
2
Corbin Bleu
Once in a while you start having second thoughts, then you read a letter from someone that lifts your spirits so much - it really makes a huge difference. I love reading them.
3
Sherwood Boehlert
For the second straight year, craft beer is the fastest growing segment of the U.S. alcoholic beverage industry. In 2005, craft beer experienced a 9 percent increase in volume, nearly triple that of the growth experienced in the wine and spirits industry.
4
J. Carter Brown
I found that it wasn't so oddball to like music and poetry and visual arts, they're kindred spirits.
5
Giordano Bruno
Innumerable spirits and souls, when spread out through the same space, do not interfere with each other such that the diffusion of one would affect the diffusion of an infinity of others.
6
Jean de la Bruyere
When a work lifts your spirits and inspires bold and noble thoughts in you, do not look for any other standard to judge by: the work is good, the product of a master craftsman.
7
Nick Cannon
The thing I adore about Mariah the most is she's probably the most nurturing person I've ever met, like one of those spirits that walks into the room and wants to make sure that everybody's okay and taken care of. For someone to be at her status but be so concerned about others is really cool.
8
George Chapman
Be free all worthy spirits, and stretch yourselves, for greatness and for height.
9
Tommy Chong
When you hit a groove, it's not you; it's the spirit world. The spirits whisper the ideas in your brain and prod you along. They're the ones that are really happy.
10
William Cobbett
The very hirelings of the press, whose trade it is to buoy up the spirits of the people. have uttered falsehoods so long, they have played off so many tricks, that their budget seems, at last, to be quite empty.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPIRITS»

Discover the use of spirits in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to spirits and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Spirits' Book
" Promising nothing less than the secret of the destiny of the human race, this extraordinary book, first published in 1856, is as curious today as it was a century and a half ago.
Allan Kardec, 2006
2
The House of the Spirits
Traces the lives of the Truebas family, starting with clairvoyant Clara de Valle's summoning of the man she intends to marry, ambitious Esteban Trueba, and following their lives through which they suffer and triumph.
Isabel Allende, 1986
3
Animal Spirits: How Human Psychology Drives the Economy, and ...
In this book, acclaimed economists George Akerlof and Robert Shiller challenge the economic wisdom that got us into this mess, and put forward a bold new vision that will transform economics and restore prosperity.
George A. Akerlof, Robert J. Shiller, 2010
4
Nature Spirits: Selected Lectures
In ancient times people were able to commune with nature spirits.
Rudolf Steiner, 1995
5
Encyclopedia of Spirits
No matter what your life's problems or desires, this book can guide you to the right spirits who can help fulfill your dreams.
Judika Illes, 2010
6
Five Spirits: Alchemical Acupuncture for Psychological and ...
An understanding of these Five Spirits is the key that opens the doorway to the mysteries of Taoist psycho-spiritual alchemy.
Lorie Eve Dechar, 2006
7
Deliverance from Evil Spirits: A Practical Manual
I highly recommend this book." --Randy Clark, president, Global Awakening "Francis MacNutt has written with balance and caution on a difficult subject.
Francis MacNutt, 2009
8
Summoning spirits: the art of magical evocation
Evoking spirits is one of the most powerful & beneficial magical techniques you can use. Summoning Spirits makes performing evocations easy to do, even if you've never performed a magical ritual before.
Konstantinos, 1995
9
Gods, Demons & Spirits
Gods, Demons and Spirits is a worthy successor to the bestseller BEGONE GODMEN. In it, Dr. Abraham Kovoor, the famed rationalist, continues his relentless crusade against charlatans and miraclemen with greater vigour.
Dr. Abraham Kovoor, 2000
10
A Magician Among the Spirits
Reprint. Originally published: New York: Harper & Bros., 1924.
Harry Houdini, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPIRITS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term spirits is used in the context of the following news items.
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BC, Saskatchewan allow booze to flow in new wine and spirits deal
She says people want to be able to enjoy wine and spirits from outside the provinces where they live in. Nova Scotia announced last month that it will allow wine ... «Vancouver Sun, Jul 15»
2
United Spirits sells UB shares worth Rs 872 cr to Heineken, loses …
The Diageo-owned United Spirits Ltd (USL) on Tuesday sold 3.21 per cent stake in United Breweries Ltd (UBL), India's largest beer company, for Rs 872 crore to ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
3
United Spirits fund diversion saga gets murkier: How the case …
The move by the government is likely to put more pressure on Vijay Mallya, who is trying to cling to the chairman's post of United Spirits depsite Diageo, the ... «Firstpost, May 15»
4
'You've lifted my spirits': Melnyk
As the Senators' owner continues to battle for his life at the Toronto General Hospital unless his doctors can find a match amongst the donors who have come ... «Ottawa Sun, May 15»
5
Vijay Mallya Asked to Quit United Spirits Board
New Delhi: Alleging fund diversion to Kingfisher and other UB or United Breweries group entities, Diageo-owned United Spirits on Saturday asked its erstwhile ... «NDTV, Apr 15»
6
Buoyant spirits giants leave Diageo glum
The mood music around the world's major spirits companies is beginning to sound more cheerful, with Pernod Ricard, Rémy Cointreau and LVMH (Moët ... «The Drinks Business, Apr 15»
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Joni Mitchell: Big Yellow Taxi singer in 'good spirits' in hospital after …
Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, known for hits including Big Yellow Taxi, is "in good spirits" at a hospital in California after being found unconscious at ... «ABC Online, Apr 15»
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Spirits stole more market share from the beer industry last year
Whiskey, tequila were the top performing spirits in 2014 as American drinkers gave the spirits industry a market share victory over brewers for the fifth straight ... «Fortune, Feb 15»
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Gov. Cuomo says his ailing father is in good spirits
Ailing former Gov. Mario Cuomo is in good spirits and making progress, his son — current Gov. Andrew Cuomo — said Thursday. “He is at home and he is a ... «New York Daily News, Dec 14»
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Diageo shows Mallya who is boss at United Spirits: Raises default …
UK drinks major Diageo has curbed Mallya'spowers in United Spirits (USL), where he was re-elected as a non-executive director and chairman. Mallya had sold ... «Firstpost, Oct 14»
REFERENCE
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