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numinosity Synonyms

Another word for numinosity

Choosing another word for numinosity depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being mysterious, awe-inspiring, and spiritually elevated, often suggesting the presence of a divine, transcendent, or supernatural force.

Usage Example

"The profound transcendence of the ancient cathedral left the visitors in a state of silent reverence."

Strong
transcendence
sacredness
holiness
Weak
otherworldliness

• noun (Context 2)

In psychology (particularly Jungian analytical psychology), the intense, fascinating, and sometimes terrifying psychic energy or emotional charge associated with archetypes from the collective unconscious.

Usage Example

"Jung believed that when a patient encounters an archetype in a dream, its magnetism can trigger profound psychological transformation."

Weak
magnetism
potency

Opposites of numinosity

The opposite of numinosity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

mundaneness
banality
profanity
See all opposites of numinosity

• Nearby Words

numerology
numerous
numerously
numinosity
numismatics
nummy
numskull

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Numinosity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/numinosity
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