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ânimo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • alacrity noun Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.
  • animus noun Strong dislike, hostility, or ill will toward someone or something.
  • bug noun A small insect, or loosely, any small crawling or flying creature.
  • eagerness noun A strong, enthusiastic desire to do or have something.
  • morale noun The overall confidence, enthusiasm, and spirit of a person or group.
  • soul noun The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
  • spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.

Senses

ânimo is used for these senses in English:

  • alacrity Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.
  • animus The basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions.
  • bug (informal) An enthusiasm for something; an obsession.
  • eagerness The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
  • morale The capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others.
  • soul Life, energy, vigor.
  • spirit Enthusiasm.

alacrity — full definition

  1. noun Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.
  2. noun Promptness; speed.

animus — full definition

  1. noun Strong dislike, hostility, or ill will toward someone or something.
  2. noun Intention or motive, especially in a legal sense.

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