spiritual

UK
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
US
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

Translations

spiritualnoun
spirituals
pl
UK
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
US
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
The spiritual of the community was evident in their daily rituals.
Духовность сообщества была очевидна в их ежедневных ритуалах.
духовное лицо
The spiritual led the ceremony with grace and wisdom.
Духовное лицо вело церемонию с грацией и мудростью.
Additional translations
духовная сущность
духовное начало
Synonyms
spiritual song
gospel song
sacred song
religious song
Negro spiritual
spiritualadjective
more spiritual
Comp.
most spiritual
Super.
UK
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
US
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
She is on a spiritual journey to find inner peace.
Она находится в духовном путешествии, чтобы найти внутренний покой.
spiritualsnoun

spiritual

spirituals
pl
UK
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəlz/
US
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəlz/
духовные песни
The choir sang traditional spirituals during the service.
Хор исполнил традиционные духовные песни во время службы.
Additional translations
духовные гимны
религиозные песни
Synonyms
sacred songs
religious songs
devotional songs

Definitions

spiritualnoun
A religious song of a kind associated with black Christians of the southern US, and thought to derive from the combination of European hymns and African musical elements.
The choir sang a moving spiritual that brought tears to the eyes of the congregation.
Matters or concerns relating to the spirit, soul, or religious life, regarded collectively (usually preceded by "the").
She devoted her energies to the spiritual rather than the material.
spiritualadjective
Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
She found comfort in spiritual practices like meditation and prayer.
Relating to religion or religious belief.
The spiritual leader guided the community through their religious ceremonies.
Having a connection to or concern with the sacred or divine.
The spiritual atmosphere of the ancient temple was palpable.
spiritualsnoun
Religious songs of African American origin, typically associated with the oral tradition of enslaved people in the United States, characterized by their emotional depth and use of biblical themes.
The choir sang spirituals that moved the congregation to tears.