numinous

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

Adjective

Formal

1. arousing spiritual or religious emotions

2. mysterious or awe-inspiring [Latin numen divine will]

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