spiritual
US /ˈspɪr.ə.tʃu.əl/
UK /ˈspɪr.ə.tʃu.əl/
1.
relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
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She finds great comfort in spiritual practices like meditation.
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The church offers guidance for spiritual growth.
2.
of, relating to, or characteristic of sacred things or the church.
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Gospel music is a form of spiritual music.
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The choir sang a beautiful spiritual hymn.
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a religious song, especially one of a kind originated by enslaved African Americans.
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The choir performed a moving spiritual.
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Many famous spirituals tell stories of hope and freedom.