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numinous

UK/'nju:minәs/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Having a mysterious, awe-inspiring spiritual or divine quality; suggesting the presence of a god

神圣的;超自然的;令人敬畏的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
numinroot
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=numinous

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Standing in the ancient cathedral, she felt a numinous presence.

  • 2.

    The aurora borealis created a numinous light show in the night sky.

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