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

The album is heavily inspired by the world of mysticism and spirituality. —Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025

While locked up, Andres began a journey of spirituality and redemption, Marcus said. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025

Wang noted that the story treats various belief systems — Taoism, indigenous spirituality, Christianity and the fictional cult — as equal, with none positioned as superior to another. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025

For all the posturing about discipline, spirituality, and self-control, rappers are just as entangled in the rumor economy as their listeners. —Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 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