spirituality

noun

spir·​i·​tu·​al·​i·​ty ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē 

plural spiritualities

1

: something that in ecclesiastical law belongs to the church or to a cleric as such

2

: clergy

3

: sensitivity or attachment to religious values

4

: the quality or state of being spiritual

Synonyms

• church
• clergy
• cloth
• first estate
• ministry
• spiritualty

Examples of spirituality in a Sentence

We studied Eastern traditions of spirituality.

the archbishop was opposed to the marriage, and the king needed the support of the spirituality if his rule was to be considered legitimate

Recent Examples on the Web

With the sun conjunct Pluto in Aquarius — shaking up your 12th house of closure, dreams, healing and unconscious patterns — you’re empowered with an inner knowing and deep sense of spirituality. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025

Guests at their summer solstice wedding will get a sense of the couple’s own brand of spirituality. —Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025

The serene courtyards and ancient stones create an atmosphere of Old World spirituality. —Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025

For the next year and a half, we’ll be guided to embrace creativity, spirituality and surrender (Pisces vibes) while releasing the need for constant perfection and overanalysis (Virgo shadows). —Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 26 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1