Spiritual: meaning, definitions and examples

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spiritual

 

[ หˆspษชrษชtสƒสŠษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

related to religion

Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.

Synonyms

divine, religious, sacred

Examples of usage

  • She sought out spiritual guidance from the priest.
  • The painting had a spiritual quality that moved the viewers.
Context #2 | Adjective

related to personal beliefs

Relating to a person's religious or personal beliefs.

Synonyms

ethical, moral, philosophical

Examples of usage

  • Her spiritual beliefs helped her through difficult times.
  • He described himself as a spiritual person who believed in the power of positivity.
Context #3 | Noun

a religious person

A person who is religious or follows a religious practice.

Synonyms

believer, devotee, religious person

Examples of usage

  • She considered herself a spiritual and devout follower of her faith.
  • The spiritual led the congregation in prayer.

Translations

Translations of the word "spiritual" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espiritual

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคงเฅเคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฎเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spirituell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ spiritual

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั…ะพะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ duchowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒพ็ฅž็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spirituel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espiritual

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ruhsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูˆุญูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duchovnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ duchovnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒพ็ฅž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ duhoven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ัƒั…ะฐะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™nษ™vi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espiritual

Etymology

The word 'spiritual' originated from the Latin word 'spiritualis', meaning 'of breathing, of wind, or of spirit'. The term was first used in the 14th century to describe things pertaining to the spirit or soul. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader sense of connection to something beyond the physical realm, including religious beliefs and practices.

See also: dispiritedly, dispiriting, spirited, spiritedness, spiritlessly, spirits, spiritualist, spirituality, spiritualize, spiritually.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,903, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.