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Spiritual vs. Spirituous
Spiritual
/ˈspɪrətʃuəl/Examples:
It also mentions service to society for spiritual renewal.He was so spiritual and so kindly.He was afflicted by a sudden spiritual nausea.
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Spirituous
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəs/Examples:
The distillery is known for its fine spirituous liquors.He avoided spirituous drinks due to his strict lifestyle.Ancient cultures often used spirituous substances in rituals.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Spiritual relates to the soul or religious matters, while spirituous is about alcoholic substances.
- Remember spirituous contains spirit, like the alcoholic beverage often called spirits.
- Spiritual looks and sounds like spirit, but it's more about the non-physical realm.
- Spiritual often involves beliefs and deeper meaning; spirituous involves alcohol content.
- Spirituous is less about religion or beliefs, more about the contents of a drink.
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