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

Other Word Forms

• spirituosity noun
• spirituously adverb
• spirituousness noun
• nonspirituous adjective
• nonspirituousness noun
• unspirituous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of spirituous¹

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

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.

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"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?"

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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.

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They contained perhaps an undue proportion of spirituous liquor.

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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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