spiritous

adjective

spir·​it·​ous ˈspir-ə-təs 

1

archaic : pure, refined

2

: spirituous

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Boulevardiers — a spiritous version of a Negroni, with bourbon standing in for gin, is my favorite classic cocktail for the colder months. —Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021

And the maple hammer, this menu’s dark-bitter-spiritous entry, is rich in flavor, with the deep notes of maple and walnut trailing the finish. —Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Jan. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined at sense 2