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# high-spirited

adjective (high-spirited; noun: high spirits)

«high-spirited» 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. lively, cheerful and full of fun.
2. (euphemism, school reports, parents) naughty, noisy or hard to control.
3. (of horses) lively and hard to manage.

### In the lessons

Positive in stories but in school reports and talk about children it can softly hint at bad behaviour; everyday, all regions, especially UK.

### Examples

- The high-spirited puppy ran around the garden.
- The report said, "Jack is a high-spirited boy," meaning he talks too much.
- The children were in high spirits after the trip.
- She's a high-spirited girl who loves adventures.
- The high-spirited horse threw its rider.
- "High-spirited" is what Gran calls naughty.
- After winning the match, the team was high-spirited.
- The teacher calmed the high-spirited class.

### Note

Trap: in school reports it may be a soft complaint about behaviour. «In high spirits» means very happy. Plain words: lively; or naughty.