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

Fasting from dawn to sundown during Ramadan, Islam’s holy month, is intended to focus attention on spirituality, gratitude and prayer. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026

Saturn, the planet of boundaries, responsibility, and foundations, and Neptune, the planet of dreams, illusions, and spirituality, haven’t met up since 1989. —Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026

Decades ago, Rudnev emerged at a time when a nation was seeking spirituality. —William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026

Not all Christian denominations fast or give something up during Lent, however, and the practice can have many interpretations depending on someone's spirituality, personal health and social circumstances. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 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