spiritual dimension

Meanings

1. 1phrasecountable

   the part of life or an experience that relates to the spirit, religion, or deep inner meaning rather than to physical things.

   Grammar: Countable: you can say 'a spiritual dimension' or 'spiritual dimensions'. Often used with 'of' or 'to'.

   Patterns

   • the spiritual dimension of something
   • a spiritual dimension to something
   • add a spiritual dimension to something

   Many people find that meditation brings a spiritual dimension to their daily routine.

   The novel explores the spiritual dimension of ordinary life in a small town.

   For her, the spiritual dimension of the ceremony was more important than the social one.

2. 2phrasecountable

   a way of understanding or experiencing something that goes beyond the physical or material, often involving a sense of connection or purpose.

   Grammar: Countable; often used in the plural 'spiritual dimensions' when talking about several aspects.

   Patterns

   • a spiritual dimension to something
   • the spiritual dimensions of something

   The artist's work has a spiritual dimension that appeals to viewers of all faiths.

   Scientists sometimes ignore the spiritual dimension of human experience.

   There is a spiritual dimension to the landscape that visitors often feel.

Common combinations

add a spiritual dimension

The retreat added a spiritual dimension to the conference.

the spiritual dimension of life

He writes about the spiritual dimension of life after retirement.

a spiritual dimension to something

There is a spiritual dimension to the way she cares for the garden.

explore the spiritual dimension

The documentary explores the spiritual dimension of pilgrimage.

Synonyms and how they differ

spirituality

Spirituality is the general quality or practice; 'spiritual dimension' refers to a specific aspect of something.

religious aspect

This is more specific to organized religion, while 'spiritual dimension' can be non-religious.

Opposites

Word family

spirit noun

the non-physical part of a person, often thought to be the source of emotions and character.

spiritual adjective

relating to the spirit or religion.

spiritually adverb

in a way that relates to the spirit or religion.

Commonly confused: spiritual dimension or religious dimension?

Practice

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