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What is another word for Spiritual? – 181 Spiritual Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mystical metaphysical philosophical theological religious sacred divine holy transcendent otherworldly ethereal intangible immaterial nonphysical paranormal psychic supernatural esoteric arcane mysterious numinous reverent devout pious godly saintly virtuous moral ethical principled introspective contemplative meditative reflective thoughtful profound insightful perceptive discerning enlightened aware conscious transcendent sublime heavenly celestial cosmic universal eternal infinite boundless immeasurable ineffable unutterable inexpressible

    Meaning of Spiritual

    Relating to the spirit or soul, rather than the physical body or material things.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul, as opposed to material or physical things
    • * Relating to or concerned with religion, sacred things, or the supernatural
    • * Having a strong connection to a higher power, the universe, or a divine being

    Etymology of Spiritual

    The word "spiritual" comes from the Old French "spirituel", which is derived from the Latin "spiritualis", meaning "of or pertaining to the spirit"
    The Latin "spiritualis" is derived from "spiritus", meaning "breath, spirit, or soul"
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe things related to the spirit or soul, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to religion, philosophy, and personal growth

    Example Uses

    • The spiritual leader of the community guided the congregation in prayer and meditation
    • * She felt a deep spiritual connection to nature and the universe
    • * The artist's work explored spiritual themes and symbolism

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    material physical worldly earthly secular profane irreligious atheistic skeptical cynical pragmatic practical mundane ordinary everyday temporal fleeting ephemeral superficial shallow frivolous hedonistic self-indulgent narcissistic egotistical unreflective unconscious insensitive callous unfeeling

    Related Nouns

    spirituality spirit soul mind heart conscience faith religion theology philosophy metaphysics mysticism occultism esotericism gnosis intuition insight awareness consciousness enlightenment awakening transcendence sublime heaven cosmos universe eternity infinity

    Related Verbs

    meditate reflect contemplate pray worship seek search explore discover realize understand comprehend perceive discern intuit sense feel experience connect unite merge transcend ascend evolve grow develop awaken

    Related Adjectives

    mystical metaphysical philosophical theological religious sacred divine holy transcendent otherworldly ethereal intangible immaterial nonphysical paranormal psychic supernatural esoteric arcane mysterious numinous reverent devout pious godly saintly virtuous moral ethical principled introspective contemplative reflective thoughtful profound insightful perceptive discerning enlightened aware conscious