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View usage for: (njuːmɪnəs, US nuːm-) adjectiveThings that are numinous seem holy or spiritual and mysterious. [literary] The account of spiritual struggle that follows has a humbling and numinous power. Synonyms: holy, religious, heavenly, spiritual More Synonyms of numinous numinous in British English (ˈnjuːmɪnəs) adjective1. denoting, being, or relating to a numen; divine 2. arousing spiritual or religious emotions 3. mysterious or awe-inspiring Word origin C17: from Latin numin-, numen + -ousnuminous in American English (ˈnumənəs; ˈnjumənəs) adjective1. of or characteristic of a numen; supernatural; divine 2. having a deeply spiritual or mystical effect Word origin < L numen (gen. numinis), a deity (see numen) + -ous Examples of 'numinous' in a sentencenuminous The icons are a numinous presence in this show.The early nineteenth century was a time when the contemplation of nature could be expected to stir profound emotions and numinous thoughts. Definition mysterious or awe-inspiring (formal) the most natural and numinous of human passions Additional synonymsDefinition of God or a god a gift from divine beings Synonyms heavenly, spiritual, holy, immortal, supernatural, celestial, angelic, superhuman, godlike, cherubic, seraphic, supernal (literary), paradisaical Definition of or relating to heaven heavenly beings whose function it is to serve God Synonyms celestial, holy, divine, blessed, blest, immortal, supernatural, angelic, extraterrestrial, superhuman, godlike, beatific, cherubic, seraphic, supernal (literary), empyrean (poetic), paradisaical Definition of religion different religious beliefs Synonyms spiritual, holy, sacred, divine, theological, righteous, sectarian, sanctified, doctrinal, devotional, scriptural - numbskull
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Additional synonymsDefinition relating to religious beliefs A man in priestly clothes offered spiritual guidance. Synonyms sacred, religious, holy, divine, ethereal, devotional, otherworldly Definition of or relating to things that cannot be explained by science, such as clairvoyance, ghosts, etc. evil spirits who looked like humans and possessed supernatural powers Synonyms paranormal, mysterious, unearthly, uncanny, dark, hidden, ghostly, psychic, phantom, abnormal, mystic, miraculous, unnatural, occult, spectral, preternatural, supranatural |