spirituel

or spi·ri·tu·elle

[ spir-i-choo-el; French spee-ree-tyel ]

adjective

1. showing or having a refined and graceful mind or wit.
2. light and airy in movement; ethereal.

spirituel

/ ˌspɪrɪtjʊˈɛl /

adjective

1. having a refined and lively mind or wit Also (feminine)spirituelleˌspɪrɪtjʊˈɛl

Word History and Origins

Origin of spirituel¹

First recorded in 1665–75; from French: literally, “spiritual”; spiritual

Word History and Origins

Origin of spirituel¹

C17: from French

Example Sentences

Car cette Republique estant tablie, ce sera elle pourvoir ce qui regarde le spirituel.

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J'appelle principal le gouvernement spirituel auquel reluit souverainement la providence de Dieu.

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They are more than witty, they are spirituel; and they have more than talent, they have taste.

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When G. (who is not spirituel) said, turning over leaves for the young ladies, "that and that are killed" I turned so sick!

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My bearing is entirely agreeable, and in all my actions I have an air infinitely spirituel.

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