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

The report provides some clues as to what drives compassionate behavior in a city: a sense of spirituality, good education, decent health care, resources for activities like sports, and opportunities to engage in local politics. —Tara Sonenshine, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025

The month begins with Venus conjunct Neptune in Pisces, lighting up your exotic ninth house of spirituality, adventure and self-discovery, and life is but a dream. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025

Mars going direct in your spirituality sector on February 23 brings clarity about what (or who) is worth your energy. —Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 28 Jan. 2025

Both his relationship to spirituality and confronting his aging parents’ mortality fed into the inspiration for the new season. —Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1