spirituality

noun

plural spiritualities
Synonyms of spiritualitynext
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

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
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That experience connected him with the physicality of the role, but also its spirituality. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 The earthy sweatiness of Saturday night is followed immediately by the sacred spirituality of Sunday morning. — Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 In fact, a throwback to traditional Chinese spirituality and Western New Age practices pervades much of the town. — Afra Wang, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026 According to the Global Psychedelic Survey, religion and spirituality are among the top reasons that people in North America are using the drugs, with that intention showing up at a significantly higher rate than in other areas of the globe. — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spirituality

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of spirituality was in the 15th century

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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spirituality. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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