ˈspirə̇ch(ə)wəs, -chəs, ÷ -rəd.əs, ÷ -rətəs sometimes -rēch- adjective
Etymology: probably modification (influenced by English spirit (I) and -ous ) of Spanish espirituoso, from espíritu spirit (from Latin spiritus ) + -oso -ose (from Latin -osus ) — more at spirit
1. archaic : spirited in character or behavior : animated
her once gay and spirituous behavior — Eliza Haywood
2. archaic : spiritual
3. : containing or of the nature of spirit : impregnated with alcohol obtained by distillation : alcoholic , ardent
spirituous liquors
spirituous beverages