noun
- plural of numinosity; the quality of being numinous; a sense of spiritual presence, mystery, or divine power
- instances or manifestations of numinous experiences or phenomena
Usage: formal; often used in religious, philosophical, or literary contexts
Usage: formal; plural form emphasizing multiple occurrences or aspects
Examples
- The cathedral's architecture evoked multiple numinosities that moved visitors to contemplation.
- Ancient cultures recognized numinosities in natural phenomena like thunder and lightning.
- The poet sought to capture the numinosities of human experience in her verses.
- Religious scholars debated the various numinosities present in different faith traditions.
- The forest's quiet depths seemed filled with subtle numinosities that defied rational explanation.
- Art historians identified the numinosities expressed through medieval religious iconography.