Definition

The act of inspiring or uplifting someone, often associated with a spirit or ghost.

Example

The spiriting of the crowd was evident during the festival, as everyone celebrated together.

Conversation

Have you ever felt a moment of true spiriting inspiration while working on a project?

Absolutely! Those moments can really spark creativity.

I wish I could experience that kind of spiriting feeling more often.

You can! Sometimes it just takes a change of scenery to find it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To carry away or transport someone or something in a lively or spirited manner.

Example

The magician was spiriting away the audience's worries with his tricks.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I just love how music can be so spiriting when you're feeling down.

Absolutely! It really lifts your mood, doesn't it?

Yeah, I was listening to some upbeat songs earlier, and it really helped.

Root Explanation

Spiriting → It is formed from "spirit" (from Latin "spiritus", meaning breath or soul) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "spiriting" refers to the act of infusing or inspiring with spirit or energy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'spirit' as the essence or energy of something, and remember that 'spiriting' means the action of bringing that energy or inspiration into a situation.

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