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# free spirit

phrase (noun phrase: free spirit, free spirits)

«free spirit» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. a person who lives in their own way and does not follow other people's rules or habits.
2. (euphemism) someone who is unreliable, messy, never on time, or won't settle down, described kindly.

### In the lessons

Can be a real compliment or a soft cover for annoying behaviour; used in gossip, family talk, school reports and stories. Everyday, all regions.

### Examples

- My aunt is a free spirit who travels the world with a backpack.
- "She's a free spirit," said Mum, which meant she never answers the phone.
- The hero of the story is a free spirit who won't obey the king.
- Our cat is a free spirit and goes wherever she likes.
- He calls himself a free spirit, but really he just won't do his chores.
- Free spirits often become artists or explorers.
- The report said, "Lily is a free spirit," meaning she wanders around the classroom.
- I like being a free spirit on holiday.

### Note

Trap: decide from the tone whether it is praise or a polite complaint. Plain meanings: independent, unusual; or unreliable, disorganised.