spiritoso
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //spɪrɪˈtoʊsoʊ//
KK: /spɪrɪˈtoʊsoʊ/
adjective
Definition
Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively and animated in manner or style.
Example
The musician played the piece in a spiritoso style, bringing it to life with energy.
Conversation
I really enjoyed that concert last night.
Me too! The music was so spiritoso and lively.
Yeah, it made everyone want to dance.
Exactly! I love when the energy is that high.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
animated
lively
vivacious
Antonyms
dull
lifeless
lethargic
adverb
Definition
In a lively and animated manner, often used in music to indicate a spirited performance.
Example
The musician played the piece spiritoso, bringing energy and excitement to the performance.
Conversation
How do you think we should play this piece tonight?
I think we should play it spiritoso to really bring it to life.
That's a great idea! A lively tempo will make it so much more fun.
Root Explanation
Spiritoso → It originates from the Italian word 'spirito' (meaning spirit or breath), which is derived from Latin 'spiritus' (meaning breath, spirit). The suffix '-oso' in Italian indicates abundance or fullness. Therefore, 'spiritoso' means full of spirit or lively.
Memory Tip
Think of 'spirito' meaning spirit, and remember that 'spiritoso' describes something that is full of spirit or lively.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.