spiritually

Meanings

1. 1adverb

   In a way that relates to the human spirit, religion, or deep inner feelings rather than the body or material things.

   Grammar: Modifies verbs or adjectives: grow spiritually, spiritually meaningful.

   Patterns

   • grow spiritually
   • spiritually connected
   • spiritually meaningful

   She felt spiritually refreshed after a week of quiet reflection.

   Many people turn to art to express themselves spiritually.

   The retreat helped him grow spiritually and emotionally.

2. 2adverbreligion

   In a way that concerns the soul or an unseen realm, often in a religious sense.

   Grammar: Often used with adjectives like 'alive' or 'dead': spiritually alive, spiritually dead.

   Patterns

   • spiritually alive
   • spiritually dead
   • spiritually aware

   The community believed the ritual kept them spiritually alive.

   He described the experience as spiritually transforming.

Common combinations

spiritually connected

They felt spiritually connected to the natural world.

spiritually enriching

The pilgrimage was a spiritually enriching journey.

spiritually aware

She became more spiritually aware after years of meditation.

grow spiritually

Reading philosophy helped him grow spiritually.

Synonyms and how they differ

religiously

Religiously relates to organized religion or its practices; spiritually is broader and can include personal, non-religious inner experience.

inwardly

Inwardly means in your mind or feelings; spiritually specifically points to the spirit or soul.

Opposites

Word family

spirit noun

The non-physical part of a person, or a ghost.

spiritual adjective

Relating to the spirit or religion.

spirituality noun

The quality of being concerned with the spirit or soul.

Commonly confused: spiritually or spiritedly?

Practice

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