prayerfulness

noun

Definition of prayerfulnessnext
as in spirituality

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  1. spirituality
  2. holiness
  3. devotion
  4. sanctity
  5. morality
  6. asceticism
Noun
  • As for spirituality and fitness, Mangione called for the revival of traditional Japanese activities such as onsen (hot springs), the Shinto religion and karate.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The colours and patterns on the kites often reflect elements of local spirituality and beliefs, such as symbols of protection or a connection with the sky and spirits.
    Vogue, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of spirituality
Noun
  • Pleasing or terrible smells could also signify holiness or evil.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 26 Nov. 2024
  • God is with us through our best of friends because friendship is holiness at its practical best.
    Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of holiness
Noun
  • What is clear, however, is that Yass’s ownership stake in ByteDance has fueled concerns in Washington about whether Trump’s reversal was influenced by donor priorities rather than a pure devotion to market competition.
    Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
  • This distinct outfit is yet another example of her stylist’s devotion to boundless creativity.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • His death, at the hands of those consumed by hatred, is a devastating loss not just for his family or the Chabad community, but for all who cherish faith, unity, and the sanctity of life.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The executive is referring to the younger audiences who have become more emboldened to share this lengthy material from the sanctity of the cineplex, where phones are supposed to be banned.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of sanctity
Noun
  • White House coup plots, Jennifer Tilly playing herself possessed by the spirit of the demon doll Tiffany, and Chucky grappling with his own morality couldn't save this tenacious little series.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • After the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who was arrested by Iran's morality police after allegedly violating hijab rules in 2022, nationwide protests broke out in protest of the government's treatment of women and pushing for women's rights.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of morality
Noun
  • And, for a population just one generation removed from near-universal poverty, Western celebrations of India’s mystical asceticism hold little appeal.
    Peter Martin, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2015
  • Louise tells tales of drunkenness, asceticism, death.
    Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Definition of asceticism
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