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

Like many Europeans who became interested in alternative or occult traditions in the early 20th century, she was drawn to and influenced by innumerable schools of spirituality, philosophy, and mythology. —Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026

But what Richards thought was a collective with a deep love of mysticism, spirituality, and personal growth quickly spiraled into a controlling sect called Eternal Values, with Mierers in a position of complete power. —Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026

Connection, ritual, spirituality, friendship, and community may become protective. —Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

Massenburg insists the movement was rooted in Black consciousness, spirituality, and Black history. —Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 22 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