English Reference
Adverb

spiritually

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈspɪɹɪˌtʃuəˌɫi/ UK /spˈɪɹɪtʃˌuːəli/ spir·i·tu·al·ly

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.


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.

Tibetans believed that while the mountain was the dwelling place of the deity Demchok, its true nature was only visible to the spiritually advanced .

The Conversation· 31 Aug 2026

From spiritual + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated