spirituality
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the part of a person that is about their spirit, mind, or soul rather than their body or money.
the quality or state of being spiritual; a focus on the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
Simple“Many people find that yoga helps them connect with their spirituality.”
In context“The author explores how modern spirituality often exists independently of traditional religious institutions, focusing instead on personal mindfulness and ethical living.”
Synonymssoulfulnessinner lifeAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the quality of being very interested in religion and religious values.
the quality of being devoted to religious or sacred matters.
Simple“The monk was respected by everyone for his deep spirituality and kindness.”
In context“The cathedral's architecture was designed to evoke a sense of profound spirituality in the worshippers, drawing their eyes upward toward the light.”
Antonymssecularismirreligion - 03 C2 Proficiency
things that belong to the church or the group of people who lead a church.
ecclesiastical property or the collective body of the clergy, as distinguished from secular or temporal matters.
Simple“In the past, the spirituality of the kingdom held great power over the land.”
In context“The legal dispute centered on whether the tithes were part of the spirituality of the parish or belonged to the local lord's temporal estate.”
UsageIn modern English, this sense is almost exclusively found in historical or legal texts regarding church history.
SynonymsclergyecclesiasticsAntonymstemporality
“Her songs covered deeply personal themes around growing up poor, love and loss, as well as female empowerment and spirituality.”
“So what’s left is more of a vibe: a sense of human spirituality, survival and endurance in the bleak near-future.”
From Middle French spiritualité, from Late Latin spīrituālitās.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.