spirits

(noun) an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented. Synonyms: liquor, booze, hard drink, hard liquor, John Barleycorn, strong drink.

(noun) the vital principle or animating force within living things. Synonyms: spirit.

(noun) the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people. Synonyms: spirit, tone, feel, feeling, flavor, flavour, look, smell. Examples: "The feel of the city excited him." "A clergyman improved the tone of the meeting." "It had the smell of treason."

(noun) a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character. Synonyms: spirit.

(noun) any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings. Synonyms: spirit, disembodied spirit.

(noun) the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection). Synonyms: emotional state, spirit. Examples: "His emotional state depended on her opinion." "He was in good spirits." "His spirit rose."

(noun) the intended meaning of a communication. Synonyms: intent, purport, spirit.

(noun) animation and energy in action or expression. Synonyms: liveliness, life, spirit, sprightliness. Example: "It was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it."

(noun) an inclination or tendency of a certain kind. Synonyms: heart, spirit. Example: "He had a change of heart."

(verb) infuse with spirit. Synonyms: spirit, spirit up, inspirit. Example: "The company spirited him up."