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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSpiritually
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəli/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a manner relating to the spirit or soul, as opposed to physical or material things.
"She felt spiritually uplifted after attending the meditation retreat." - 2
In a way that pertains to religious or moral beliefs.
"He approached the problem spiritually, seeking guidance from his faith."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'spiritually' originates from the Middle English 'spiritual', derived from the Old French 'spirituel', which in turn comes from the Latin 'spiritualis', meaning 'of the spirit'. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader understanding of non-material aspects of existence, particularly in religious and philosophical contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Spiritually" is said worldwide
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spirituellement
Transliteration: spirituellement
"Elle se sentait spirituellement élevée après la retraite de méditation."
geistig
Transliteration: geistig
"Er fühlte sich geistig erleuchtet nach dem Meditationsretreat."
spiritualmente
Transliteration: spiritualmente
"Si sentiva spiritualmente elevata dopo il ritiro di meditazione."
espiritualmente
Transliteration: espiritualmente
"Se sentía espiritualmente elevada después del retiro de meditación."
espiritualmente
Transliteration: espiritualmente
"Ela se sentia espiritualmente elevada após o retiro de meditação."
आध्यात्मिक रूप से
Transliteration: aadhyaatmik roop se
"वह ध्यान रिट्रीट के बाद आध्यात्मिक रूप से ऊँचा महसूस कर रही थी।"
精神上
Transliteration: jīngshén shàng
"她在冥想静修后感到精神上得到了提升。"
영적으로
Transliteration: yeongjeogeuro
"그녀는 명상 수련 후 영적으로 고양된 느낌을 받았다."
精神的に
Transliteration: seishinteki ni
"彼女は瞑想リトリートの後、精神的に高められたと感じた。"
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