Spirituous

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əs/

Definitions of spirituous

adjective relating to or containing alcoholic spirits

Example Sentences

A1 The spirituous smell of alcohol filled the room.

A2 She took a sip of the spirituous cocktail and felt a warm sensation in her chest.

B1 The spirituous nature of the debate led to heated arguments among the participants.

B2 The spirituous atmosphere at the party made everyone feel relaxed and carefree.

C1 His spirituous personality and charm captivated everyone he met.

C2 The spirituous blend of flavors in the wine created a truly unforgettable dining experience.

Examples of spirituous in a Sentence

formal The spirituous aroma of the aged whiskey filled the room.

informal Let's grab some spirituous drinks after work.

slang I can't handle spirituous shots, they're too strong for me.

figurative Her spirituous personality lit up the room wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of spirituous

past tense

spirituized

plural

spirituouses

comparative

more spirituous

superlative

most spirituous

present tense

spirituates

future tense

will spirituate

perfect tense

have spirituated

continuous tense

is spirituating

singular

spirituous

positive degree

spirituous

infinitive

to spirituate

gerund

spirituating

participle

spirituated

Origin and Evolution of spirituous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'spirituous' originated from the Latin word 'spirituosus' meaning 'full of spirit or vigor'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spirituous' evolved to refer to alcoholic beverages or liquors with a high alcohol content.