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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFree-Spirited
/ˈfriːˈspɪrɪtɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having an independent, unconventional, and carefree attitude.
"She is known for her free-spirited nature, often traveling to new places without a set itinerary." - 2
Characterized by a lack of restraint or inhibition.
"His free-spirited approach to life inspires those around him to embrace spontaneity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'free-spirited' combines 'free', from Old English 'frēo', meaning 'not in bondage', and 'spirited', derived from 'spirit', which has Latin roots in 'spiritus', meaning 'breath' or 'soul'. The phrase evolved in the 19th century to describe individuals who are independent and unrestrained in their thoughts and actions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Free-Spirited" is said worldwide
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Libre d'esprit
Transliteration: leeb ruh d'esprit
"Elle est connue pour son esprit libre."
Freigeistig
Transliteration: fry-guy-stig
"Er hat einen freigeistigen Lebensstil."
Spirito libero
Transliteration: spee-ree-toh lee-bay-roh
"Lei ha uno spirito libero."
Espíritu libre
Transliteration: es-pee-ree-too lee-bray
"Ella tiene un espíritu libre."
Espírito livre
Transliteration: es-pee-ree-too lee-vray
"Ela tem um espírito livre."
स्वतंत्र आत्मा
Transliteration: Svatantra Atma
"वह स्वतंत्र आत्मा है।"
自由精神
Transliteration: zìyóu jīngshén
"她是一个自由精神的人。"
자유로운 정신
Transliteration: jayuro-un jeongsin
"그녀는 자유로운 정신을 가지고 있습니다."
自由な精神
Transliteration: jiyūna seishin
"彼女は自由な精神を持っています。"
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