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

Nature and the mountains provide us a sense of serenity, a sense of spirituality. —John Meyer, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025

Venus in Pisces doesn’t care for surface-level connections; on the contrary, this transit shows us the beauty and value of spirituality and emotional depth. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025

Moments of spirituality and deep empathy, largely powered by the music from his collaborator Badalamenti. —Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025

This shift will make your spirituality and your relationship with your subliminal self an even more important focus, along with your physical wellbeing and connection to the physical realm. —Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1