spiritual

• Relatif à l'esprit ou à l'âme humaine, par opposition aux choses matérielles ou physiques; aussi, qui concerne la religion ou la vie intérieure.

Relating to the human spirit or soul, as opposed to material or physical things.

1. Relating to the soul or spiritB1formal

   Relating to the non-physical part of a person, often associated with religion or deep inner feelings.

   spirituel (relatif à l'âme ou à l'esprit)

   • She is on a spiritual journey to find inner peace.
   • The monastery offers a place for spiritual reflection.
   • Many people turn to spiritual practices during difficult times.

   Synonymesetherealimmaterialincorporealinnermetaphysicalnonphysicalpsychicaltranscendental

   Antonymesbodilycarnalmaterialphysicalworldly

2. ReligiousB1formal

   Relating to religion or sacred matters.

   Religieux / spirituel (relatif à la religion)

   • The spiritual leader gave a sermon on forgiveness.
   • They follow a set of spiritual beliefs passed down for generations.
   • Spiritual texts from various traditions offer wisdom.

   Synonymeschurchlydevotionaldivineecclesiasticalholypiousreligioussacredtheological

   Antonymesmaterialprofaneseculartemporalworldly

3. Not material or physicalB2formal

   Concerned with abstract or non-material things, such as values or emotions.

   Spirituel (non matériel)

   • The painting has a spiritual quality that moves the viewer.
   • He finds spiritual fulfillment in helping others.
   • The music created a deeply spiritual atmosphere.

   Synonymesetherealimmaterialincorporealintangiblemetaphysicalnonmaterialnonphysical

   Antonymesbodilycorporealearthlymaterialphysicalseculartemporalworldly

• Nom désignant une personne profondément religieuse ou vouée aux questions spirituelles, ou une notion liée aux aspects immatériels de l'existence.

A noun referring to a person who is deeply religious or devoted to spiritual matters, or a concept related to the non-material aspects of existence.

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1. Religious songB2formalamerican

   A type of religious folk song, especially one associated with African American Christian tradition.

   spiritual (chant)

   • The choir sang a beautiful spiritual at the service.
   • Negro spirituals have a deep historical significance.
   • She performed a traditional spiritual with great emotion.

   Synonymesanthemcanticlecarolchoralehymnpsalm