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

Rather, Leo seems inspired by the calm, persistent zeal to preach the Gospel and — thanks to his Augustinian spirituality — emphasize community and harmony. —Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026

Works by Granara, for example, recall elements of spirituality and stream of consciousness. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 May 2026

Saar’s style can best be described as some combination of surreal and grounded — infused with the spirituality that has lived at the core of her work since the ’60s. —Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026

So much so that Walsh has written about spirituality, manifestation, and the shadow—Carl Jung’s concept that acknowledges the hidden aspects of ourselves that our conscious selves don’t always recognize. —José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for spirituality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality