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spiritless
adjective
evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 10
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- S
- Contains
- PIRITLES
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
“compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others”
adjective
lacking ardor or vigor or energy
“a spiritless reply to criticism”
In context
Example Sentences
compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others
{'source': 'Orville Prescott', 'text': 'a fine fiery blast against meek conformity'}
she looked meek but had the heart of a lion
was submissive and subservient
a spiritless reply to criticism
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