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

With Venus in Aquarius swimming through your mystical 12th house of spirituality and subconscious realms, you’re presented with an opportunity for deep healing and a sense of liberation. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024

Zora was holding fast to Black folk ways of the South, including spirituality and voodoo. —Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024

An important part of Indigenous spirituality and identity, the aromatic evergreen shrub is being threatened by poachers and over-commercialization. —JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024

Work of the Isha Foundation Sadhguru established the Isha Foundation as a platform for his transformative work in spirituality, education, and environmental action—making his presence at COP29 both relevant and impactful. —Mandeep Rai, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1