gesture vs spirit

gesture

noun
  • An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude. 

  • A motion made with a pointing device, or on a touchscreen, that is recognised by the system as a command. 

  • A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech. 

verb
  • To make a gesture or gestures. 

  • To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action. 

  • To express something by a gesture or gestures. 

spirit

noun
  • Intent; real meaning; opposed to the letter, or formal statement. 

  • A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel. 

  • Energy; ardour. 

  • Temper or disposition of mind; mental condition or disposition; intellectual or moral state. 

  • A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages. 

  • The manner or style of something. 

  • Stannic chloride. 

  • One who is vivacious or lively; one who evinces great activity or peculiar characteristics of mind or temper. 

  • The soul of a person or other creature. 

  • Enthusiasm. 

verb
  • Sometimes followed by up: to animate with vigour; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit. 

  • To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery. 

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