Public-spirited \Pub"lic-spir`it*ed\, a. 1. Having, or exercising, a disposition to advance the interest of the community or public; as, public-spirited men. [1913 Webster] 2. Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public-spirited project or measure. --Addison. [1913 Webster] -- {Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ly}, adv. -- {Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]