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spirituel

adjective
spi·​ri·​tu·​el | \ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwel, spē-rē-tw(ʸ)el\
variants: or spirituelle

Definition of spirituel 

: having or marked by a refined and especially sprightly or witty nature

First Known Use of spirituel

1673, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for spirituel

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

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