1. the process or result of adjusting or harmonizing something to be in accord with something else
2. states of being receptive or responsive to particular influences or conditions
3. ceremonial initiations or energy transmissions in certain spiritual or healing practices
Usage: spiritual; alternative medicine

Examples

• The musician made careful attunements to her instrument before the concert.
• His attunements to the natural world helped him become an excellent tracker.
• The therapy required several attunements between patient and practitioner.
• Cultural attunements take time when moving to a new country.
• The Reiki master performed attunements on her new students.
• Emotional attunements between parent and child are crucial for development.