1. having a mysterious, awe-inspiring, or spiritual quality that suggests the presence of a divine power
Usage: formal; often used in religious or philosophical contexts

Examples

• The ancient cathedral had a numinous atmosphere that moved visitors to whisper.
• She felt a numinous presence while walking alone in the forest at dawn.
• The painting captured something numinous about the mountain landscape.
• Many people describe near-death experiences as profoundly numinous.
• The poet’s work explores numinous themes of mortality and transcendence.
• Standing before the vast ocean, he was overwhelmed by a numinous sense of wonder.