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spiritual

/ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/

Meanings
noun
A Christian religious song, especially one in an African-American style, or a similar non-religious song.

Examples :

"The church choir practiced the new spirituals for their Sunday service. "
music religion soul culture essential

Related Words

Illustration endowments

endowments noun

/ɪnˈdaʊmənts/ /ɛnˈdaʊmənts/

Something with which a person or thing is endowed.

""Her natural musical talents were valuable endowments that helped her succeed in the orchestra." "

Illustration connection

connection noun

/kəˈnɛkʃən/

The act of connecting.

"The connection between the two classrooms was established by installing a new phone line. "

Illustration ecclesiastical

ecclesiastical adjective

/əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ /əˈkliː.ziˌæ.stɪ.kəl/

Of or pertaining to the church.

"ecclesiastical architecture"

Illustration pertaining

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

Illustration corporation

corporation noun

/ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/ /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/

A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.

"The corporation built a new school building, separate from the local community's individual efforts. "

Illustration inspiration

inspiration noun

/ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən/

The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of respiration.

"The deep inspiration filled her lungs with air, preparing her for the long run. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration supernatural

supernatural noun

/ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/

A supernatural being

"My grandmother believed in the supernatural; she claimed she saw a ghost in her kitchen. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration intellectual

intellectual noun

/ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/

An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

"The intellectual presented a compelling argument for a new school policy. "

Illustration spirituals

spirituals noun

/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəlts/ /ˈspɪrɪtʃʊəlts/

A Christian religious song, especially one in an African-American style, or a similar non-religious song.

"The choir's performance included moving renditions of classic African-American spirituals. "

Illustration incorporeal

incorporeal adjective

/ɪŋkɔː(ɹ)ˈpɔːɹiəl/

Having no material form or physical substance.

"Many believe that ghosts are incorporeal beings, existing without a physical body. "