word
numinous
NOO-mih-nus
ˈnjuːmɪnəsListen
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Syllable breakdown
numinous
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Dictionary meaning
Having a strong religious or spiritual quality; indicating or suggesting the presence of a god.
History and origin
Latin — 'numen' (divine power).
Examples
- Standing inside Chartres Cathedral, she was overcome by a numinous feeling of awe.
Common mispronunciations
NOO-mi-ousnoo-MIN-us
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