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spirituous Synonyms
Another word for spirituous
Choosing another word for spirituous depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Containing, of the nature of, or produced by distilled alcohol, typically with a high alcohol content.
Usage Example
"The municipal ordinance strictly regulates the sale of alcoholic liquors within the historic district."
Strongest
alcoholic
Strong
distilled
intoxicating
hard
ardent
• adjective (Context 2)
Volatile, refined, or lively in character (archaic).
Usage Example
"Early natural philosophers believed that the arteries carried a subtle, volatile vapor throughout the human body."
Strong
volatile
ethereal
spirited
Opposites of spirituous
The opposite of spirituous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
alcohol-free
nonalcoholic
unfermented
inert
sluggish
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spirituous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spirituous