spirits
Translation
mood, alcoholic drinks, ghosts
Examples
He was in high spirits after the win.
He was in high spirits after the win.
The bar serves beer, wine, and spirits.
The bar serves beer, wine, and spirits.
Some believe spirits haunt this old house.
Some believe spirits haunt this old house.
Grammar Patterns
in high/good spirits to be in a good mood He was in high spirits after the win.
in low/poor spirits to be in a bad mood She was in low spirits after failing the test.
spirits (alcoholic drinks) a category of strong alcoholic drinks The bar serves beer, wine, and spirits.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mood, feeling, liquor, ghost
Etymology
From Latin 'spiritus' meaning 'breath, spirit'. The 'breath' of life came to mean the soul or mood.
Memory Tips
Think of 'lifting your spirits' (mood) with a glass of 'spirits' (alcohol). Both can make you feel 'lighter'.