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Numinous Definition & Meaning

numinous
adjective
  1. evincing the presence of a deity; "a numinous wood"; "the most numinous moment in the Mass"
  2. of or relating to or characteristic of a numen

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Frequently asked questions

What does numinous mean?
evincing the presence of a deity; "a numinous wood"; "the most numinous moment in the Mass" of or relating to or characteristic of a numen
What part of speech is numinous?
Numinous is an adjective.
How many definitions does numinous have?
Numinous has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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