numinous
[ noo-muh-nuhs, nyoo- ]
/ ˈnu mə nəs, ˈnyu- /
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adjective
of, relating to, or like a numen; spiritual or supernatural.
surpassing comprehension or understanding; mysterious: that element in artistic expression that remains numinous.
arousing one's elevated feelings of duty, honor, loyalty, etc.: a benevolent and numinous paternity.
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Words nearby numinous
Numic, Numidia, Numidian, Numidian crane, numina, numinous, numis., numismatic, numismatics, numismatist, nummary
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How to use numinous in a sentence
My friend Brenda describes it as “numinous,” and that alone is reason to keep it even if it doesn’t fit this body.
Who Bought All These Ridiculous Clothes and Why Are They In My Closet?|Susanna Schrobsdorff|June 27, 2021|TimeThey have had a spiritual or numinous or paranormal experience at some point in their own lives.
JML: Well, they reveal that he lived in a numinous world where there were forces all around him.
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British Dictionary definitions for numinous
numinous
/ (ˈnjuːmɪnəs) /
adjective
denoting, being, or relating to a numen; divine
arousing spiritual or religious emotions
mysterious or awe-inspiring
Word Origin for numinous
C17: from Latin numin-, numen + -ous
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