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nu·mi·nous  (nm-ns, ny-)

adj.

1. Of or relating to a numen; supernatural.

2. Filled with or characterized by a sense of a supernatural presence: a numinous place.

3. Spiritually elevated; sublime.

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[From Latin nmen, nmin-, numen.]

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numinous [ˈnjuːmɪnəs]

adj

1. denoting, being, or relating to a numen; divine

2. arousing spiritual or religious emotions

3. mysterious or awe-inspiring

[from Latin numin-, numen + -ous]

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	numinous - evincing the presence of a deity; "a numinous wood"; "the most numinous moment in the Mass" sacred - concerned with religion or religious purposes; "sacred texts"; "sacred rites"; "sacred music"
	2.	numinous - of or relating to or characteristic of a numen

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numinous

adjective (Formal) holy, religious, heavenly, spiritual, divine, mysterious, supernatural, awe-inspiring the most natural and numinous of human passions