Spiritual Definition
spiritual
- adjective
- concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church; "religious texts"; "a member of a religious order"; "lords temporal and spiritual"; "spiritual leaders"; "spiritual songs"
- concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul; "a spiritual approach to life"; "spiritual fulfillment"; "spiritual values"; "unearthly love"
- lacking material body or form or substance; "spiritual beings"; "the vital transcendental soul belonging to the spiritual realm"-Lewis Mumford
- resembling or characteristic of a phantom; "a ghostly face at the window"; "a phantasmal presence in the room"; "spectral emanations"; "spiritual tappings at a seance"
- noun
- a kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States
"Spiritual" in song lyrics
See how spiritual is used in real songs:
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"All my old friends are now sayin that's a spiritual"
7L & Esoteric — Rest in Peace -
"But we wrestle not against the flesh and blood, the spiritual"
A.B.G. (Adopted by Grace) — Hell's Most Wanted -
"And the feelin' that you get, is somewhat spiritual"
Above the Law f/ Frost — City of Angels (Remix)
Words that rhyme with spiritual
Usage tips for "spiritual"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "spiritual" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for spiritual to find words that pair well.