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spiritedly

[/ˈspɪrɪtɪdli/]
adverb
com espírito; animadamente; vigorosamente
1. In a manner showing courage, determination, or liveliness; with enthusiasm and energy
She spiritedly defended her ideas during the debate.
Ela defendeu suas ideias com espírito durante o debate.
2. In a way that demonstrates passion or vigor
The team played spiritedly throughout the match.
O time jogou com vigor durante toda a partida.
3. With liveliness and animation in manner or expression
She spiritedly disputed the unfair accusations.
Ela contestou animadamente as acusações injustas.
Synonyms
enthusiasticallyvigorouslyenergeticallycourageouslypassionatelyboldlyresolutely
Antonyms
halfheartedlyapatheticallylistlesslyunenthusiasticallywearilytimidly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
com espírito; animadamente
Most commonly used in standard Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
com energia; com gana
Colloquial usage emphasizing vigor and determination
São Paulo
com disposição; animadamente
Standard usage, similar to general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
com entusiasmo; vigorosamente
Common in European Portuguese with emphasis on enthusiasm

Related Idioms & Phrases

with great spirit
full of vim and vigor
with gusto
with fire in one's belly
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