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View synonyms for numinous
numinous
[ noo-muh-nuhs, nyoo- ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or like a numen; spiritual or supernatural.
- surpassing comprehension or understanding; mysterious:
that element in artistic expression that remains numinous.
- arousing one's elevated feelings of duty, honor, loyalty, etc.:
a benevolent and numinous paternity.
numinous
/ ˈnjuːmɪnəs /
adjective
- denoting, being, or relating to a numen; divine
- arousing spiritual or religious emotions
- mysterious or awe-inspiring
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of numinous1
C17: from Latin numin-, numen + -ous
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Example Sentences
They have had a spiritual or numinous or paranormal experience at some point in their own lives.
From The Daily Beast
JML: Well, they reveal that he lived in a numinous world where there were forces all around him.
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