spirituality

[spir-i-choo-al-i-tee]

noun

plural

spiritualities 

1. the quality or fact of being spiritual.

   Life in modern society is all work and no spirituality.

2. incorporeal or immaterial nature.

3. predominantly spiritual character as shown in thought, life, etc.; spiritual tendency or tone.

4. Often spiritualities. property or revenue of the church or of an ecclesiastic in their official capacity.

Other Word Forms

• nonspirituality noun
• superspirituality noun
• unspirituality noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of spirituality¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English from Medieval Latin spīrituālitās; spiritual, -ity

Example Sentences

At the same time, interest in a more vague spirituality is on the rise, fueled by “wellness” influencers framing spirituality as a shortcut to worldly gains like money, fitness, and romance.

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Crystals, in spirituality, help their user to direct energy.

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When the external ladder feels shaky, many turn inward or sideways, experimenting with astrology, breathwork, or incense-lit rituals that blur the line between spirituality and self-care.

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"I was searching for meaning and spirituality in life, and I saw all of that in that path," he says.

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A day later, Synsvoll told Lee that Runyon’s “good behavior and strong Christian faith and spirituality made him a promising candidate” for Life Connections, a faith-based therapy program.

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