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spirituous

[ spir-i-choo-uhs ]

adjective

  1. containing, of the nature of, or pertaining to alcohol; alcoholic.
  2. (of alcoholic beverages) distilled, rather than fermented.


spirituous

/ ˈspɪrɪtjʊəs; ˌspɪrɪtjʊˈɒsɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. characterized by or containing alcohol
  2. (of a drink) being a spirit
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • spirituosity, noun
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Other Words From

  • spirit·u·ous·ly adverb
  • spirit·u·ous·ness noun
  • non·spirit·u·ous adjective
  • non·spirit·u·ous·ness noun
  • un·spirit·u·ous adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of spirituous1

1590–1600; < Latin spīritu-, stem of spīritus spirit + -ous
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Example Sentences

"For the spirituous liquor industry, glass and key raw material ingredients for plastic closures are the main drivers of constraint," according to the statement.

From Salon

"I don't suppose you have such a thing as a bottle of something spirituous upon you? Or perchance a pot of hot, sweet tea?"

The Senate agreed on Tuesday to accept House changes to the measure, designed in part to help encourage growth in the manufacturing of spirituous liquor in the state.

They contained perhaps an undue proportion of spirituous liquor.

State law protecting against “adulterated” foods says a confectionary is adulterated if made with “any vinous, malt, or spirituous liquor or compound or narcotic drug.”

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