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

Among the artistic practices highlighted will be those that center physical science, astronomy, geology, spirituality, mythology, and abstraction. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Aug. 2026

Researchers said participants wanted content creators, influencers and television and film producers to offer more nuanced and authentic portrayals of religion and spirituality. — City News Service, Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

Tinos is also an island where spirituality abounds, with more than 1,000 churches and chapels, including the famed Church of Panagia Evangelistria, an important pilgrimage site for Orthodox Christians. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Perhaps the Ebelians practiced some kind of ecstatic spirituality. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 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