spirituality

noun

spir·​i·​tu·​al·​i·​ty ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē How to pronounce spirituality (audio)
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

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
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Mental well-being Newberg at FAU has studied spirituality and its link to brain health. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025 Piper, played by Sarah Catherine Hook, tricked her parents and brothers in traveling to Thailand for her college thesis, while actually planning to move there for a year after graduation, to expand upon her spirituality and study Buddhism from local monks. Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Foreman had mellowed, matured, and found spirituality. John Devore, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025 But around 95% of the people who use the chatbots ask them questions about things like service times rather than probing deep into their spirituality, Suh said. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spirituality

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of spirituality was in the 15th century

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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spirituality. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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