Numinous (adjective)

  1. Having a spiritual or divine quality; mysterious or awe-inspiring.
  2. Awe-inspiring; evoking feelings of spiritual or religious reverence or awe.
  3. Describing a feeling or experience that is beyond normal experience and inspiring deep spiritual or religious reverence.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word numen, meaning 'a deity or spirit, divine power or divine will', and is used to describe a feeling or experience that is spiritual or divine in nature.

Examples:

  1. The numinous atmosphere of the temple evoked a sense of reverence and awe.
  2. The mountains with their majestic peaks and the starry sky filled with twinkling stars were numinous experiences for her.
  3. The numinous quality of the music made her feel as though she was connecting to something larger than herself.
  4. The numinous aura of the place was undeniable.
  5. The numinous aura surrounding the statue was palpable, inspiring awe and reverence in those who saw it.
Some random words: carbohydrate, solemn, amity