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Definition of numinous adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

numinous

adjective
 
/ˈnjuːmɪnəs/
 
/ˈnuːmɪnəs/
(formal)
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  1. having a strong religious and spiritual quality that makes you feel that God is present
    Word Originmid 17th cent.: from Latin numen, numin- ‘divine will’ + -ous.
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