Numinous comes from the latin word numen, which can mean both “a nod of the head” and “divine will,” the latter sense suggesting a figurative divine nod indicating approval or command. Sometimes people use numinous when they merely mean interesting or unusual, but it actually connotes a deeper, spiritual aspect Of, relating to, or like a numen
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Having a deep spiritual (= religious) quality or connection
The early nineteenth century was a time when the contemplation of nature could be expected to stir profound emotions and numinous thoughts. Meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the oxford english dictionary Definition of numinous adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Of or relating to a numen Filled with or characterized by a sense of a supernatural presence Numinous (comparative more numinous, superlative most numinous) of or relating to a numen (divinity) Indicating the presence of a divinity
[from mid 17th c.] quotations his interest in numinous objects led him on a quest for the holy grail.
