Spirited, lively (6)

I believe the answer is:

feisty

This clue is a double definition.

'spirited' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'lively' is the second definition.

(Other definitions for feisty that I've seen before include "Plucky and spirited" , "Spiritedly aggressive" , "Spirited, exuberant" , "Agressive or excitable in American usage" , "Lively and quarrelsome" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Guardian.

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