单词 | numinous |
释义 | numinous /nooh"meuh neuhs, nyooh"-/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or like a numen; spiritual or supernatural. 2. surpassing comprehension or understanding; mysterious: that element in artistic expression that remains numinous. 3. arousing one's elevated feelings of duty, honor, loyalty, etc.: a benevolent and numinous paternity. [1640-50; < L numin- (s. of numen) NUMEN + -OUS] |
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