numinous

nu·mi·nous

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [noo-muh-nuh s, nyoo-]
- /ˈnu mə nəs, ˈnyu-/
- /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo-muh-nuh s, nyoo-]
- /ˈnu mə nəs, ˈnyu-/

Definitions of numinous word

adjective numinous of, relating to, or like a numen; spiritual or supernatural. 1
adjective numinous surpassing comprehension or understanding; mysterious: that element in artistic expression that remains numinous. 1
adjective numinous arousing one's elevated feelings of duty, honor, loyalty, etc.: a benevolent and numinous paternity. 1
noun numinous Having a strong religious or spiritual quality; indicating or suggesting the presence of a divinity. 1
adjective numinous Things that are numinous seem holy or spiritual and mysterious. 0
adjective numinous denoting, being, or relating to a numen; divine 0

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Origin of numinous

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

1640-50; < Latin nūmin- (stem of nūmen) numen + -ous

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Parts of speech for Numinous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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numinous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for numinous

adjective numinous

spiritual — of, relating to, or consisting of spirit; incorporeal.
airy — If a building or room is airy, it has a lot of fresh air inside, usually because it is large.
asomatous — having no material body; incorporeal.
devotional — Devotional activities, writings, or objects relate to religious worship.
discarnate — without a physical body; incorporeal.

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