Spirituous

['spɪrɪtjʊəs] or ['spɪrɪtʃʊəs]

Definition

(adj.) containing or of the nature of alcohol; 'spiritous beverages'; 'spirituous liquors' .

Typist: Stanley--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Having the quality of spirit; tenuous in substance, and having active powers or properties; ethereal; immaterial; spiritual; pure.

(a.) Containing, or of the nature of, alcoholic (esp. distilled) spirit; consisting of refined spirit; alcoholic; ardent; as, spirituous liquors.

(a.) Lively; gay; vivid; airy.

Editor: Michel

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Alcoholic, ardent.

Checker: Wade