spiritualistic
/,spiritjuə'listik/
Definition
Adjective 1. Relating to spiritualism: Of, pertaining to, or connected with the belief system of spiritualism, which holds that the spirits of the dead can communicate with the living, often through a medium. 2. Characteristic of spiritualist practices: Having the qualities or involving the methods associated with spiritualism.
Usage
The adjective "spiritualistic" is used to describe phenomena, beliefs, practices, or gatherings that are connected to spiritualism. It is a formal term often found in academic, historical, or descriptive contexts.
Examples
- The Victorian era saw a surge in spiritualistic séances.
- She was deeply involved in the spiritualistic movement.
- The book provides a critical analysis of spiritualistic claims.
- They attended a meeting with a spiritualistic medium.
Advanced Usage
- "spiritualistic belief": A conviction aligned with the tenets of spiritualism.
- His spiritualistic belief in an afterlife comforted him.
- "spiritualistic phenomenon": An event or occurrence attributed to spirit communication.
- Researchers attempted to document the alleged spiritualistic phenomenon.
Variants and Related Words
- Spiritualism (n): The doctrine or belief that the spirits of the dead can communicate with the living.
- Spiritualist (n): A person who believes in or practices spiritualism.
- Spiritism (n): Another term for spiritualism, used more commonly in some regions.
Synonyms
- Spiritistic: Pertaining to spirits or spiritualism.
- Mediumistic: Relating to the practice of a medium in spiritualism.
Antonyms
- Materialistic: Regarding physical matter and the physical world as the only fundamental reality.
- Skeptical: Inclined to question or doubt accepted beliefs, especially those of a spiritualistic nature.
Adjective
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of or relating to or connected with spiritualism
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