Spiritually

ˈspɪrɪtʃuəli

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Definitions

1

In a way that relates to the spirit or soul, or to religious or sacred matters.

ˈspɪrɪtʃuəli

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General

In a spiritual manner; relating to the spirit or soul.

They meditate daily to grow spiritually.

💡 Simply: When you're doing something that helps your soul, like meditating, praying, or feeling connected to something bigger than yourself, you're doing it spiritually. Think of it like feeding your inner being.

👶 For kids: Doing things that make your feelings about your soul or religion feel good.

More Examples

2

The retreat offered a chance to recharge spiritually.

3

She sought spiritually-based guidance during her time of grief.

How It's Used

Religion

"She practices yoga to become spiritually connected."

Philosophy

"He believes in the importance of spiritually enriching experiences."

Synonyms & Antonyms

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Idioms & expressions

spiritual awakening

A sudden or gradual realization of one's inner spiritual self, often leading to a new understanding of life.

"She experienced a spiritual awakening after years of searching."

spiritual journey

A personal exploration of one's beliefs, values, and sense of purpose.

"She described her travels as a spiritual journey."

From Middle English spiritual, from Old French spirituel, from Latin spiritualis (“of or relating to breath or spirit”).

The word 'spiritually' has evolved alongside the development of religious and philosophical thought, often referring to the inner or unseen aspects of human existence.

Memory tip

Think of the 'spirit' within you, and imagine doing things that nourish it.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"breath, soul"

spiritually connectedspiritually enrichingspiritually alignedspiritually guided

Common misspellings

spiritullyspiritulyspiritualy

Usage

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70%Written