spirituality

noun

spir·​i·​tu·​al·​i·​ty ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē 

plural spiritualities

1

: something that in ecclesiastical law belongs to the church or to a cleric as such

2

: clergy

3

: sensitivity or attachment to religious values

4

: the quality or state of being spiritual

Synonyms

• church
• clergy
• cloth
• first estate
• ministry
• spiritualty

Examples of spirituality in a Sentence

We studied Eastern traditions of spirituality.

the archbishop was opposed to the marriage, and the king needed the support of the spirituality if his rule was to be considered legitimate

Recent Examples on the Web

This is when Neptune—planet of spirituality and universal love—enters Aries. —Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024

Every 25 years, Rome becomes the epicenter of one of the Catholic world’s most extraordinary celebrations: the Jubilee Year, a centuries-old tradition combining spirituality, pageantry, and an influx of global visitors. —Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024

For Lijn, spirituality and science are both mysteries inviting wonder. —Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 Dec. 2024

Religion has been placed at the center of the family divide: Rodgers’ spirituality has drifted away from the Christian orthodoxy on which he was raised. —Sean Gregory, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1