What does spirituous mean?
Spirituous means Of, pertaining to, containing, or made using alcohol..
Spirituous
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, containing, or made using alcohol..
Definitions by Sense
- Of, pertaining to, containing, or made using alcohol.
- (of an alcoholic drink) Distilled.
- Synonym of spiritual.
Example Sentences
Though Cripps's description of these proceedings was mere disjointed passion, Limpet gathered that the meeting required the Reverend Bowles to explain severally his peculiar appearance, his spiritual convictions, his recent behaviour, and the strong smell of spirituous liquors that had attended his arrival at Murumberee.
while the per capita consumption of spirituous liquors remained constant, that of malt liquors rose
Synonyms for spirituous
Antonyms for spirituous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more spirituous
- most spirituous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for spirituous?
Common synonyms include spiritous, spiritual, alcoholic.
What is the opposite of spirituous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use spirituous in a sentence?
Though Cripps's description of these proceedings was mere disjointed passion, Limpet gathered that the meeting required the Reverend Bowles to explain severally his peculiar appearance, his spiritual convictions, his recent behaviour, and the strong smell of spirituous liquors that had attended his arrival at Murumberee.
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