1. The vital principle or animating force within living beings. 2. Incorporeal consciousness. 3. The soul, considered as departing from the body of a person at death. 4. The Holy Spirit. 5. God. 6. A supernatural being, as: 7. An angel or a demon. 8. A being inhabiting or embodying a particular place, object, or natural phenomenon. 9. A fairy or sprite. 10. Though unable to join us today, they are with us in spirit. 11. The essential nature of a person or group. 12. He is a proud spirit. 13. Her actions show a generous spirit. 14. The couple's engagement was announced in a joyous spirit. 15. The guests were in high spirits. His sour spirits put a damper on the gathering. 16. sang with spirit. 17. team spirit. 18. Thomas Jefferson 19. the spirit of the law. 20. An alcohol solution of an essential or volatile substance. 21. An alcoholic beverage, especially distilled liquor. 22. The documents had been spirited away. 23. To impart courage, animation, or determination to; inspirit.