numinous

adjective
UK: /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/
US: /ˈnuːmɪnəs/

  1. Having a mysterious and spiritual quality.

    1. The church had a numinous atmosphere.
    2. I felt a numinous presence in the ancient forest where the numinous energy resided.

  2. Inspiring a feeling of religious reverence or deep respect.

    1. The mountains appeared numinous in the mist.
    2. Her numinous performance captivated the audience and left them in awe.

Synonyms

holy reverential divine awe-inspiring sacred mystical spiritual

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "numinous" in English means: Having a mysterious and spiritual quality., Inspiring a feeling of religious reverence or deep respect..

The phonetic transcription of "numinous" is /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/ in British English and /ˈnuːmɪnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "numinous": holy, reverential, divine, awe-inspiring, sacred, mystical, spiritual.

Example usage of "numinous": "The church had a numinous atmosphere.". More examples on the page.