numinous

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or experiencing the presence or influence of the divine, especially through emotion or intuition.

  - "The numinous experience of standing in front of a magnificent waterfall leaves one feeling connected to nature."
  - "The numinous power of the shaman's drumming called forth the spirits of the forest."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with numinous
numbous , humorous , grumous , plumous

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Variants

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numinous , numinousness , numinousnesses

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Etymology

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From Latin numen 'divine presence' + -ous.

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Trivia

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1. The term numinous was popularized by the Swiss psychologist Carl Gustav Jung.

2. The concept of the numinous has been explored in literature, including the works of James Joyce and Aldous Huxley.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mystical experience: The numinous is a type of mystical experience that involves the feeling of the presence or influence of the divine.

2. Sacred: The numinous is often used to describe something that is considered sacred or set apart from the ordinary.

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Culture

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The concept of the numinous has been explored in various religious and spiritual traditions, including Christianity, Hinduism, and animism. It is often associated with the feeling of the divine or the presence of the sacred in everyday life.

How to Memorize "numinous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a glowing aura around something that is considered numinous, such as a religious icon or a natural wonder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the feeling of awe and reverence with the word numinous.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that numinous starts with the letter 'n' and means 'relating to the divine'.

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