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

But the aura of deep spirituality and tangible, 1,000-year history is impressive. —Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2025

The first half of the week has you deep in reflection, as the Aries Moon activates your spirituality and closure zone. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 10 Aug. 2025

Today, many people are hungry for a sense of spirituality. —Arianna Huffington, Time, 8 Aug. 2025

Safi joined the film because love is at the core of Islamic spirituality. —Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 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