Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

light-spirited

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.54 in modern English

Syllables
light-spir-ited
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

Etymology

From light (“not weighed down”, adjective) + spirited (“having spirit”, adjective).

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

lighter-spirited (comparative) more light-spirited (comparative) lightest-spirited (superlative) most light-spirited (superlative) lightspirited (alternative)

Questions

What does light-spirited mean?
Having a light or cheerful spirit.
Where does light-spirited come from?
From light (“not weighed down”, adjective) + spirited (“having spirit”, adjective).

How to pronounce light-spirited

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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “light-spirited” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.