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Definition of spiritualize

spiritualize

/ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.ə.laɪz/
(UK: spiritualise)
spir · i · tu · al · ize
Adjective:spiritualized
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Past Simple:spiritualized
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Past Participle:spiritualized
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Present Participle:spiritualizing
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• verb

1

To make spiritual, elevated, or non-material in character, meaning, or purpose.

Example

"The transcendentalist poets sought to spiritualize everyday observations of nature into profound philosophical truths."

2

To interpret a text, event, or custom in a symbolic or spiritual sense rather than a literal one.

Example

"Early theologians often chose to spiritualize ancient historical narratives to extract universal moral lessons."

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• Rhymes for spiritualize

• Nearby Words

spiritualist
spiritualistic
spirituality
spiritualize
spiritually
spirituous
spirograph

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the adjective 'spiritual' (derived from Latin 'spiritualis', meaning 'of breathing or spirit') and the verbal suffix '-ize'. Early alchemists also used the term to describe distilling out the volatile essence or 'spirit' of a substance.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spiritualize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spiritualize
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