Word
spiritually
Phoneticsspir·i·tu·al·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈspɪɹɪˌtʃuəˌɫi/
UK/spˈɪɹɪtʃˌuːəli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that relates to your soul, deep beliefs, or religion rather than your body or physical things.
adv. in a manner relating to the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
Examples
“The quiet forest made her feel spiritually connected to nature.”
“Many people find that meditation helps them grow spiritually and find inner peace during difficult times.”
“While the community was physically isolated by the mountains, they remained spiritually united through shared rituals and a deep commitment to their ancestral traditions.”
Examples
simple
“The quiet forest made her feel spiritually connected to nature.”
contextual
“Many people find that meditation helps them grow spiritually and find inner peace during difficult times.”
complex
“While the community was physically isolated by the mountains, they remained spiritually united through shared rituals and a deep commitment to their ancestral traditions.”
Usage
Typically used to modify adjectives or verbs related to growth, connection, or health.
Real-World Examples
“We selected these springs because they are locally recognized as culturally and spiritually important, but before this study, scientists had not investigated whether they were polluted.” “Tibetans believed that while the mountain was the dwelling place of the deity Demchok, its true nature was only visible to the spiritually advanced .” Etymology
From spiritual + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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