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Lively wit or intelligence; especially, of comprehension and expression: Morgan amused other students with his entertaining esprit in his classes and during social gatherings.
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An intelligent, witty, and cultured person: The librarian was always glad when he had a chance to talk with the woman who was so friendly and a special bel esprit.
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1. A feeling of pride, fellowship, and common loyalty shared by the members of a particular group of people.
2. A sense of unity and of shared interests and responsibilities that have been developed by people who are closely associated in a task, a cause, an enterprise, etc.
3. Etymology: from late 18th century French; literally, "spirit of the body".
2. A sense of unity and of shared interests and responsibilities that have been developed by people who are closely associated in a task, a cause, an enterprise, etc.
3. Etymology: from late 18th century French; literally, "spirit of the body".
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Lively intelligence, wit, and spirit. (1)
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Someone who is witty, intelligent, and with a gifted mind. (1)
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