Numinous

Pronunciation: /ˈnuːmənəs/

Definitions of numinous

adjective describing an experience that is spiritual or divine in nature

Example Sentences

A1 The numinous feeling she experienced in the old church left her in awe.

A2 The ancient ruins had a numinous quality that made them feel sacred.

B1 The numinous presence of the majestic mountain peak inspired a sense of reverence in the hikers.

B2 The artwork in the cathedral conveyed a numinous atmosphere that touched the souls of all who beheld it.

C1 The numinous beauty of the starlit sky filled the poet with a profound sense of wonder and transcendence.

C2 The numinous encounter with the divine left a lasting imprint on the mystic's soul, forever changing their perception of reality.

Examples of numinous in a Sentence

formal The cathedral was filled with a numinous atmosphere during the religious ceremony.

informal I felt a numinous presence while walking through the ancient ruins.

slang Dude, that concert was so numinous, I felt like I was in another world.

figurative The artist's painting had a numinous quality that captivated viewers.

Grammatical Forms of numinous

• past tense: numinous
• plural: numinouses
• comparative: more numinous
• superlative: most numinous
• present tense: numinous
• future tense: will be numinous
• perfect tense: have been numinous
• continuous tense: is being numinous
• singular: numinous
• positive degree: numinous
• infinitive: to be numinous
• gerund: being numinous
• participle: numinous

Origin and Evolution of numinous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'numinous' originated from the Latin word 'numen' meaning divine will or nod.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to describe the presence of a divine or spiritual essence, the meaning of 'numinous' has evolved to also encompass a sense of awe, mystery, and transcendence in a broader sense.