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 corollary is that paintings that don’t seem to have been purchased by the couple must be empty and flat, without the vein of spirituality that would bring them to life. — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Over a decade ago, Brazilian photographer and filmmaker Viviane D’Avilla traveled to India looking to develop a photography project based on the country’s culture and spirituality. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 22 June 2026

If anything, Cancer season is encouraging you to seek out new perspectives through travel, education, spirituality or conversations that challenge your current worldview. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

What draws him to it is not just the spirituality. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 19 June 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