spiritual (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

Definition

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

Examples

• He sought spiritual enlightenment through fasting and prayer.

• The music had a deeply spiritual quality that moved everyone in the audience.

• Many people find comfort in spiritual beliefs during difficult times.

How to Use spiritual

spiritual to (prepositional phrase)

Relating to or affecting something in a spiritual way. — "Her beliefs were deeply spiritual to her."

Synonyms of spiritual

Words with a similar meaning to spiritual:

• religious
• sacred
• divine
• transcendent

Antonyms of spiritual

Words with the opposite meaning to spiritual:

• material
• secular

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