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spir·i·tu·ous
\ˈspirə̇ch(ə)wəs, -chəs, ÷ -rəd.əs, ÷ -rətəs sometimes -rēch-\ adjective
Etymology: probably modification (influenced by English spirit (I) and -ous) of Spanish espirituoso, from espíritu spirit (from Latin spiritus) + -oso -ose (from Latin -osus) — more at spirit
1. archaic : spirited in character or behavior : animated
< her once gay and spirituous behavior — Eliza Haywood >
2. archaic : spiritual
3. : containing or of the nature of spirit : impregnated with alcohol obtained by distillation : alcoholic, ardent
< spirituous liquors >
< spirituous beverages > |