What is "high-spiritedness"

Usage examples of "high-spiritedness".

The breaking of such regulations was considered a sign of high-spiritedness, like that shown by a fine racing horse fighting the reins.

They not only admired her extravagant­ly, her high-spiritedness, her figure, her tiny hands and feet, her white skin, but they said so frequently, petting, hug­ging and kissing her to emphasize their loving words.