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DictionaryspiritualSoul and sacred experience
adjective / noun

spiritual

SPEER-ih-choo-uhl/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

Concerned with the soul or sacred matters.

Meditation helps her focus on spiritual growth rather than possessions.

An adult white woman sits quietly in contemplation in a simple sunlit chapel, with modest sacred architecture and a candle in the background.
Etymology
spirituLatinbreath; spirit
+alLatinpertaining to

Spiritus moved from breath and life to the immaterial soul. With an ending meaning “pertaining to,” spiritual came to describe the soul’s realm, especially religious and sacred matters.

In context

Mahatma Choa Kok Sui & Charlotte Anderson3:33
development of the aspirant or the student. It can be said that the spiritual teacher is the one who is feeding your soul.
About the Teachings of Our Master-PPM Sharanagathi Talk with Practice 9x

More examples

  • He turns to his pastor for spiritual guidance.
  • The mountain holds deep spiritual significance for the community.
  • The choir sings a spiritual rooted in African American religious tradition.

Forms

spiritual · spirituals

spirituality noun — Concern with the soul or sacred matters.

spiritually adverb — In ways involving the soul or sacred.

Similar words

religious
More directly connected with organized faith, worship, or doctrine.
sacred
Describes what is regarded as holy or worthy of reverence.