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spiritual Synonyms

Another word for spiritual

Choosing another word for spiritual depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.

Usage Example

"Meditation and quiet reflection helped her find a deep sense of nonmaterial peace."

Strong
nonmaterial
incorporeal
immaterial
intangible
inner
metaphysical
ethereal
transcendent

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to religion, sacred matters, or ecclesiastical institutions.

Usage Example

"The archbishop serves as the religious leader of the diocese."

Strongest
religious
Strong
sacred
divine
holy
devotional
ecclesiastical
pious
devout

• noun (Context 3)

A religious folk song of a kind originally created and sung by African Americans in the southern United States, typically expressing deep faith, resilience, and longing for freedom.

Usage Example

"The choir concluded the concert with a moving arrangement of a traditional hymn."

Strong
hymn
Weak
anthem

Opposites of spiritual

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

secular
material
physical
corporeal
temporal
bodily
worldly
profane
See all opposites of spiritual

• Nearby Words

spiritism
spiritless
spirits
spiritual
spiritualism
spiritualist
spiritualistic

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