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Spiritual vs. Spirituous

Spiritual

/ˈspɪrətʃuəl/
Relating to or affecting the human soul or spirit rather than material or physical things

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/
Relating to beverages that contain alcohol

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:

etymology
  • Spiritual relates to the soul or spirit, often implying a connection with the divine or religious matters.
  • Spirituous refers to certain types of alcoholic beverages and is less commonly used in modern language.
  • Remember that spiritual has to do with inner life and beliefs, while spirituous refers to spirits or liquors.
  • Spiritual often involves non-material aspects and matters of the essence of life.
  • A spiritual person may practice meditation, whereas spirituous drinks might be served at a bar.
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