Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Spiritous · Spir·it·ous · IPA /ˈspɪɹɪtəs/ 01 a. Like spirit; refined; defecated; pure. 1. Like spirit; refined; defecated; pure.[R.] “More refined, more spirituous and pure.” — Milton. 2. Ardent; active.[R.]