Persistent
Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Spirited and persistent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spirited" instead an adjective "Persistent".
Spirited
Spirited adjective - Marked by a lively display of strong feeling.
Persistent and spirited are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Spirited".
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Persistent & Spirited. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/persistent/spirited>.
Spirited or Persistent. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/persistent/spirited.
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