This adjective describes being cheerful, in good spirits, or encouraged. In Acts 24:10, Paul begins his defense before Felix by saying 'cheerfully I make my defense'—speaking confidently and with good courage. In Acts 27:36, after Paul's encouragement during the storm, all 276 aboard ship 'were encouraged' or became cheerful—their spirits lifted despite danger. The Spanish 'animados/animadamente' (encouraged/courageously) and French 'joyeux' (joyful) capture the good-spirited sense. Classical usage included spirited horses and generous hearts. The biblical uses emphasize confident courage in difficult circumstances rather than mere happiness.