Spirits: meaning, definitions and examples
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spirits
[ หspษชrษชts ]
alcoholic beverages
Spirits refer to distilled alcoholic beverages, such as whiskey, vodka, rum, and gin. They are typically stronger in alcohol content compared to other types of alcoholic drinks.
Synonyms
alcohol, distilled drinks, liquor
Examples of usage
- He ordered a shot of spirits at the bar.
- She enjoys mixing cocktails with various spirits.
supernatural beings
Spirits are supernatural beings or entities, often believed to exist beyond the physical realm. They can be ghosts, specters, or other ethereal entities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The old house was said to be haunted by malevolent spirits.
- Some cultures believe in ancestral spirits watching over them.
Translations
Translations of the word "spirits" in other languages:
๐ต๐น espรญritos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคฎเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Geister
๐ฎ๐ฉ roh
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัั ะธ
๐ต๐ฑ duchy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ญ
๐ซ๐ท esprits
๐ช๐ธ espรญritus
๐น๐ท ruhlar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฑูุงุญ
๐จ๐ฟ duchovรฉ
๐ธ๐ฐ duchovia
๐จ๐ณ ็ต้ญ
๐ธ๐ฎ duhovi
๐ฎ๐ธ andar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััั ัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ruhlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ espรญritus
Etymology
The word 'spirits' originated from the Latin 'spiritus' meaning breath, spirit, or soul. In ancient times, the term was associated with the idea of a non-physical entity or essence. Over time, it came to encompass both the alcoholic beverages produced through distillation and the supernatural entities believed to exist. The dual meaning reflects the diverse cultural beliefs and practices surrounding spirits.
See also: dispiritedly, dispiriting, spirited, spiritedness, spiritlessly, spiritual, spiritualist, spirituality, spiritualize, spiritually.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,282, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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