The Opposite(Antonym) of “spirituous”
The antonym of spirituous are nonalcoholic, sober, and dull. The antonyms nonalcoholic and sober describe a lack of alcohol or intoxication, while dull describes something that is not exciting or stimulating.
Explore all Antonyms of “spirituous”
- nonalcoholic
- dull
- sober
Definitions and Examples of nonalcoholic, sober, dull
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not containing alcohol.
Example
She ordered a nonalcoholic drink at the bar since she had to drive home.
sober
Not affected by alcohol; not drunk.
Example
He decided to stay sober at the party so he could drive his friends home safely.
Lacking interest or excitement; boring.
Example
The lecture was so dull that most of the students fell asleep.
Key Differences: nonalcoholic vs sober vs dull
- 1Nonalcoholic refers to drinks that do not contain alcohol, while sober refers to a person who is not intoxicated.
- 2Sober can also be used to describe a serious or solemn mood, while nonalcoholic does not have this additional meaning.
- 3Dull is a term used to describe something that is not interesting or exciting, while spirituous describes something that contains alcohol.
Effective Usage of nonalcoholic, sober, dull
- 1Ordering Drinks: Use nonalcoholic to order drinks that do not contain alcohol.
- 2Describing Mood: Use sober to describe a serious or solemn mood.
- 3Expressing Disinterest: Use dull to express disinterest in something.
Remember this!
The antonyms of spirituous are nonalcoholic, sober, and dull. Use nonalcoholic to order drinks without alcohol, sober to describe a person who is not intoxicated or a serious mood, and dull to describe something that is not interesting or exciting.
