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

• church
• clergy
• cloth
• first estate
• ministry
• spiritualty

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

Whether that’s reading Jane Eyre or a book on spirituality or space. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 12 June 2025

That’s when many of them say having a pet deepens their spirituality. —John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025

How does your spirituality inform your views on today’s tumultuous political landscape? —Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 June 2025

Although Smith no longer identifies as Catholic, the writer, director and actor has a fresh perspective on the topics of spirituality and mortality after suffering a massive heart attack in 2018. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 June 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