spirtual

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Spiritual

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.

Sense 1: of or relating to religion or religious matters

Example sentence 1: The spiritual teachings of Buddhism emphasize mindfulness and compassion.

Example sentence 2: The cathedral is a spiritual place where people go to find solace and connect with a higher power.

Sense 2: having a connection to or believing in a higher power or force

Example sentence 1: After her near-death experience, she became more spiritual and started practicing meditation.

Example sentence 2: Some people find a spiritual connection with nature and feel at peace when surrounded by trees and wildlife.

Sense 3: not concerned with material or worldly things

Example sentence 1: The spiritual leader renounced all material possessions and chose a life of simplicity and service.

Example sentence 2: The minimalist lifestyle promotes a spiritual sense of freedom by eliminating excess belongings.