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 of spirituality

• clergy
• church

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

Founded by Maurice White, the group helped shape the sound of funk, soul, R&B, and pop while delivering a message rooted in spirituality, unity, and joy. —Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026

Tracy Jones is a poet, writer, and multidisciplinary artist whose work explores existential dimensions of technology, spirituality, ancestry, and the environment. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026

There's a spirituality in this film. —Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 6 Jan. 2026

According to Brooks, his spirituality has been the anchor for that. —Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for spirituality

• bisexuality
• collegiality
• conditionality
• congeniality
• conventionality
• conviviality
• dimensionality
• directionality
• emotionality
• essentiality
• eventuality
• grammaticality