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

Annie’s costumes feel almost like armor, rooted in spirituality. —Essence, 1 May 2025

Pluto retrograde begins May 4th at 11:27 a.m. EST, activating your sector of spirituality and the subconscious. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Apr. 2025

With a storied history, incense can nurture a sense of spirituality in a way that’s unique to its counterparts in the home fragrance world. —Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025

Despite his controversial views on topics like vaccines and health, Kennedy remained focused on the broader message of recovery and the importance of spirituality in healing. —Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for spirituality

• bisexuality
• collegiality
• conditionality
• congeniality
• conventionality
• conviviality
• dimensionality
• directionality
• emotionality
• essentiality
• eventuality
• grammaticality