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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • enPR: lītʹspĭr'ĭ-t(ĭ)d
  • Hyphenation: light-spir‧ited

Adjective

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light-spirited (comparative lighter-spirited or more light-spirited, superlative lightest-spirited or most light-spirited)

  1. Having a light or cheerful spirit.