spiritual adjective

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/ˈspɪr.ɪ.tju.əl/ adj

Definition

relating to deep feelings and beliefs, especially religious beliefs

Traditional ways of life fulfilled both economic and spiritual needs.

/ˈspɪr.ɪ.tju.ə.li/ adv

(Definition of spiritual adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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spirit verb
spirit level noun
-spirited suffix
spirited adjective
spiritless adjective
spiritual adjective
spiritual noun
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Synonyms and related words:

hallowed
holiness
holy
impious
karma
Man cannot live by bread alone.
martyrdom
messianic
otherworldly
pagan
patron saint
piety
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profanity
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sainted
sanctity
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