spiritedly

adverb

Definition of spiritedlynext
as in lively
in a quick and spirited manner the two spaniels ran spiritedly into the surf

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiritedly
  1. lively
  2. playfully
Adverb
  • The Windjammer The Windjammer is part restaurant, part legendary live-music venue, with a buzzy beachfront setting that keeps things lively well beyond dinner.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
  • On general principles, Harley trikes have also always been … um, kinda lively in their altogether unique what-passes-for-handling department.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of lively
Adverb
  • The television personality was clad in a vampy all-burgundy ensemble that was playfully textural.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Fans quickly took to the comments section to playfully react to the fall.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of playfully
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“Spiritedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritedly. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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