spiritual

adjective
UK: /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/
US: /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

  1. Relating to the human spirit or soul, rather than to physical things.

    1. We went on a spiritual journey.
    2. Many find yoga to be a deeply spiritual practice, connecting mind and body.

  2. Relating to religious values and beliefs.

    1. Gospel music is very spiritual.
    2. The cathedral provides a spiritual space for contemplation and worship.

  3. Connected with the spirit world.

    1. She claimed to have spiritual powers.
    2. Some people believe in spiritual guides who offer wisdom and protection.

Synonyms

divine religious immaterial sacred nonphysical
spiritual noun

  1. A religious song, especially one associated with enslaved African Americans.

    1. They sang a spiritual.
    2. The choir performed a series of powerful spirituals at the concert.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spiritual" in English means: Relating to the human spirit or soul, rather than to physical things., Relating to religious values and beliefs., Connected with the spirit world..

The phonetic transcription of "spiritual" is /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/ in British English and /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spiritual": divine, religious, immaterial, sacred, nonphysical.

Example usage of "spiritual": "We went on a spiritual journey.". More examples on the page.