spiritualness
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being spiritual: "spiritualness" refers to the condition or characteristic of relating to the spirit or soul, as opposed to material or physical matters. It often implies a connection to religious or transcendent experiences.
Usage Examples
- (The quality of being focused on the soul or spirit was strongly felt.)
- (Her artwork expresses a quality related to the spirit or inner life.)
Advanced Usage
"to embody spiritualness": to represent or exemplify the quality of being spiritual.
- The monk's life embodied a profound spiritualness. (His life was a living example of deep spiritual qualities.)
"a lack of spiritualness": the absence of spiritual quality.
- Modern society often suffers from a lack of spiritualness. (Contemporary society frequently lacks connection to the soul or spirit.)
Variants and Related Words
Spiritual (adj): relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
- He seeks spiritual guidance from his mentor. (He looks for advice concerning the soul or inner self.)
Spirituality (n): the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul, often in a religious context.
- Her spirituality is expressed through daily prayer. (Her focus on the soul is shown through regular religious practice.)
Synonyms
- Sacredness: the quality of being holy or revered.
- Otherworldliness: the quality of being detached from the physical world, often associated with spiritual matters.
Related Idioms
Spiritual awakening: a profound realization or renewal of one's spiritual nature.
- After the retreat, she experienced a spiritual awakening. (She had a deep new understanding of her soul or spirit.)
Spiritual journey: a personal quest for deeper meaning or connection with the divine.
- His travels were part of a spiritual journey. (His travels were a search for inner or transcendent meaning.)