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

• 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

Kaish had a deep connection to spirituality, particularly Jewish mysticism. —Grace Edquist, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025

Sticking to the brand’s core principles of helping people embrace beauty and taking care of our skin and soul from the inside out, this skincare-makeup hybrid features amethyst crystal, which heightens creativity, intuition, and spirituality. —Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025

Her spirituality is so individualized. —Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025

Now is a period of stillness — encouraging you to embrace spirituality and trust and flow with the universe. —Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025

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