spiritual being

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spiritual being

A child imagines a friendly spiritual being watching over the garden.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An incorporeal being believed to have powers to affect the course of human events: A spiritual being is an entity that has no physical body but is thought to possess consciousness, will, and the ability to influence worldly affairs. This term encompasses a wide range of non-physical entities from various cultural and religious beliefs.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Many ancient cultures worshipped a pantheon of spiritual beings.
    • The shaman claimed to communicate with spiritual beings from the other world.
    • In her faith, angels are benevolent spiritual beings who act as messengers.
Advanced Usage
  • "To invoke a spiritual being": To call upon or summon such an entity, often through ritual or prayer.
    • The ceremony was designed to invoke a protective spiritual being.
  • "To be possessed by a spiritual being": To be controlled or inhabited by such an entity.
    • The folklore spoke of villagers being possessed by malevolent spiritual beings.
Variants and Related Words
  • Spirit (n): A simpler, more general term for a non-corporeal entity. A is often a specific type of spirit with defined attributes or powers.
    • The spirit of the forest was said to protect the trees.
  • Deity (n): A god or goddess; a specific type of that is typically worshipped.
  • Supernatural being (n): A broader term that includes as well as other entities that defy natural laws.
Synonyms
  • Incorporeal being: Emphasizes the lack of a physical form.
  • Non-physical entity: A neutral, descriptive synonym.
  • Celestial being: Often implies a benevolent associated with heavens or paradise.
Related Phrases
  • Guardian spiritual being: A assigned to protect a person, place, or group.
    • She prayed to her guardian spiritual being for guidance.
  • Malevolent spiritual being: A with harmful or evil intentions.
    • The tale warned of a malevolent spiritual being that haunted the old woods.
Related Idioms
  • "To believe in spiritual beings": To hold the conviction that such entities exist.
    • Whether you believe in spiritual beings or not, the stories are fascinating.
  • "A world of spiritual beings": Refers to the collective realm or concept where such entities are thought to reside.
    • The mythology describes a complex world of spiritual beings interacting with humans.
spiritual being

A child imagines a friendly spiritual being watching over the garden.

Noun
  1. an incorporeal being believed to have powers to affect the course of human events

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