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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
  • Remember that spiritual is connected to the spirit or soul and often refers to religious or sacred matters.
  • Spirituous often relates to alcoholic drinks and is a less commonly used term in everyday conversation.
  • Think of spirituous with the image of spirits or alcohol, often high in spirit content, making it easier to recall it deals with alcoholic substances.
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