Spirituality: meaning, definitions and examples

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spirituality

 

[ หŒspษชrษชtjสŠหˆรฆlษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal growth

Spirituality is the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.

Synonyms

belief, faith, religion

Examples of usage

  • Many people find comfort and solace in spirituality during difficult times.
  • Spirituality can provide a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

Spirituality is often associated with the search for ultimate reality or truth beyond the confines of material existence.

Synonyms

metaphysics, mysticism, transcendence

Examples of usage

  • Eastern philosophies often emphasize the importance of spirituality in achieving enlightenment.
  • The practice of meditation is a common way to cultivate spirituality.

Translations

Translations of the word "spirituality" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espiritualidade

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spiritualitรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ spiritualitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั…ะพะฒะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ duchowoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ”ใƒชใƒใƒฅใ‚ขใƒชใƒ†ใ‚ฃ (supirichuariti)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spiritualitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espiritualidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maneviyat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์„ฑ (yeongseong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑูˆุญุงู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spiritualita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spiritualita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ตๆ€ง (lรญngxรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ duhovnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andlegheit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ัƒั…ะฐะฝะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (sulierereba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™nษ™viyyat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espiritualidad

Etymology

The word 'spirituality' originates from the Latin word 'spiritualitas', which is derived from 'spiritualis' meaning 'of breathing or spirit'. It first appeared in English in the 15th century to refer to the quality of being spiritual. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a wide range of beliefs and practices related to the human spirit and inner experiences.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,660, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.