adverb
spiritually
adverb
1
In a way related to the spirit, soul, or inner life rather than the physical world.
"She felt spiritually drained after the funeral."
"The retreat was designed to help people grow spiritually."
2
In terms of feel or connection, even without a literal link.
"This new album is spiritually a sequel to their first one."
How to Use Spiritually
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the soul or inner self rather than the body or material world.
Common pairings
spiritually connected
spiritually fulfilling
grow spiritually
Word Forms
more spiritually comparative, most spiritually superlative
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Etymology
From spiritual plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly; spiritual itself traces back to Latin spiritus, "breath" or "spirit."