Spiriting: meaning, definitions and examples

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spiriting

 

[ ˈspɪrɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

creative expression

To spirit means to move someone or something swiftly and secretly. This can refer to the act of abducting or transporting someone without their knowledge. In a more abstract sense, it can also refer to inspiring someone with a feeling of enthusiasm or encouragement. The term can be used in both a literal sense, such as stealing away with someone, and a figurative sense, such as uplifting someone's mood.

Synonyms

abduct, inspire, transport, uplift.

Examples of usage

  • She was spirited away by the surprise party planned by her friends.
  • The artist's work spirits her audience into a world of imagination.
  • He felt his spirits lifted by the encouraging words of his mentor.

Translations

Translations of the word "spiriting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espírito

🇮🇳 उत्साह

🇩🇪 Belebung

🇮🇩 semangat

🇺🇦 дух

🇵🇱 duch

🇯🇵 精神

🇫🇷 esprit

🇪🇸 espíritu

🇹🇷 ruh

🇰🇷 정신

🇸🇦 روح

🇨🇿 duch

🇸🇰 duch

🇨🇳 精神

🇸🇮 duh

🇮🇸 andi

🇰🇿 рух

🇬🇪 სული

🇦🇿 ruh

🇲🇽 espíritu

Etymology

The word 'spirit' originates from the Latin 'spiritus', meaning 'breath' or 'soul'. Over time, this evolved into various meanings including 'life force' and 'inner quality'. The action form 'spiriting' derives from this root, denoting the act of moving something in a spirited or lively manner. This reflects the dynamism associated with the original notion of spirit, where movement and vitality intertwine. In English literature, the use of 'spirit' has been prevalent since the Middle Ages, often associated with ethereal beings or emotions, and it has gradually expanded to encompass a wide range of contexts, from the emotional uplift of humans to the physical act of moving in stealthy ways.