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spirits

/ˈspɪɹɪts/noun2 syllables

Spirits means: an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented.

Synonyms for spirits6

noun, as in an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

liquor, booze, hard drink, hard liquor, John Barleycorn, strong drink

What does spirits mean?1

noun

1

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Spirits in a sentence

  • What have you had to drink: beer, spirits, wine or champagne?sundown
  • For all their serious wounds, all of them were in good spirits.unknown
  • You're both queer enough, if that's what you mean by kindred spirits.Hybrid
  • He is poor, but he is in high spirits.unknown
  • He was a hearty, full-blooded fellow, full of spirits and energy.Hybrid
  • With this talisman, you can ward off any and all evil spirits.darinmex
  • My companion was in the best of spirits.Hybrid
  • The postman was in good spirits this morning.sundown

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