A philosophical doctrine, established in France in the mid nineteenth century, postulating that humans are essentially immortal spirits that temporarily inhabit physical bodies, and may have influence on the physical world.

present participle of spirit

(literary) The action of a spirit or ghost. / Inspiration.

Used to encourage someone's positive attitude.

plural of spiriting

Spiritualism / Alternative form of Spiritism

(obsolete) By means of the breath.

Quality of being spiritous.

(now rare) Full of spirit; spirited.

plural of spiritism