spiritualistic

/,spiritjuə'listik/

Thân thiện

A medium conducts a spiritualistic séance in a dimly lit room.

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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or connected with spiritualism

Từ đồng nghĩa

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