Spiritual Terms

7 words in this vocabulary list

verb to think deeply or carefully about something

  • After much contemplation, he decided to accept the job offer.
  • I've been contemplating whether to go on vacation or not.
  • I've been contemplating ghosting him, he's been acting strange.
  • As she sat by the lake, she contemplated the meaning of life.

noun a state of being empty or vacant

adjective describing a feeling or state of being empty

  • The feeling of emptiness in her heart was overwhelming.
  • He tried to fill the emptiness inside him with material possessions.
  • She was left with a sense of emptiness after her friend moved away.
  • The abandoned house was a symbol of the emptiness in the neighborhood.

adjective regarded as sacred or divine; having a spiritually pure quality

  • The holy scriptures are revered by many religious followers.
  • I can't believe we got tickets to see the holy grail of baseball games!
  • That party was so lit, it was like a holy experience.
  • Her dedication to her craft is so intense, it's like a holy devotion.

noun inner nature - the essential qualities or character of a person or thing that are not apparent on the surface

  • It is important to understand the inner nature of a person before making judgments.
  • You really need to get to know someone's inner nature before deciding if you like them or not.
  • Dude, you gotta dig deep and figure out their inner nature before you can trust them.
  • Just like the layers of an onion, a person's inner nature can be complex and multifaceted.

noun a sudden and abundant flow or emission of something

  • The outpouring of support from the community was truly heartwarming.
  • There was a huge outpouring of emotions at the concert last night.
  • I couldn't believe the outpouring of love I received on my birthday.
  • The artist's outpouring of creativity knew no bounds.

adjective feeling or showing deep and solemn respect

adverb reverently (in a way that shows deep respect)

  • The congregation remained reverent during the religious ceremony.
  • She spoke in a reverent tone when discussing her favorite author.
  • The group of friends were totally reverent when their favorite band came on stage.
  • The artist's work was so powerful, it almost seemed reverent in its presence.

noun a German philosophical term meaning 'original ground' or 'primordial essence', often used to describe the ultimate reality or foundation of existence

  • The concept of Urgrund in philosophy refers to the primal ground or original source of all things.
  • Have you ever heard of the term Urgrund before? It's an interesting philosophical concept.
  • Urgrund is like the OG of everything, the ultimate source.
  • In her writing, the author explores the Urgrund of human emotions and experiences.