spirituel

adjective

spi·​ri·​tu·​el ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwel How to pronounce spirituel (audio)
spē-rē-tw(ʸ)el
variants or spirituelle
: having or marked by a refined and especially sprightly or witty nature

Word History

Etymology

spirituel from French, literally, spiritual; spirituelle from French, feminine of spirituel

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spirituel was in 1673

Dictionary Entries Near spirituel

Cite this Entry

“Spirituel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spirituel. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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