spir·i·tu·al (sp r -ch - l)adj. 1. Of, relating to, consisting of, or having the nature of spirit; not tangible or material. See Synonyms at immaterial. 2. Of, concerned with, or affecting the soul. 3. Of, from, or relating to God; deific. 4. Of or belonging to a church or religion; sacred. 5. Relating to or having the nature of spirits or a spirit; supernatural. n. 1. a. A religious folk song of African-American origin. b. A work composed in imitation of such a song. 2. Religious, spiritual, or ecclesiastical matters. Often used in the plural. [Middle English, from Old French spirituel, from Latin sp  ritu lis, of breathing, spiritual, from spritus, breath; see spirit.]spir i·tu·al·ly adv.spir i·tu·al·ness n. |
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