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 of spirituality

• clergy
• church

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

The fulfillment of basic needs also factors into recovery, the authors added, as do enhancements or improvements in social support, spirituality, physical and mental health, and other aspects of well-being. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

The artist’s body of work merged spirituality with abstraction. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The story also deftly draws on spirituality rooted in the Islamic tradition — a nod to Akin’s religious upbringing. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

But this particular Christian worldview isn’t the only way to think about a spirituality of animals. — Casper Ter Kuile, Vox, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for spirituality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality