1. the quality of being spiritual, mysterious, or awe-inspiring in a way that suggests the presence of a divinity
Usage: formal; often used in religious or philosophical contexts

Examples

• The cathedral’s numinousness filled visitors with a sense of reverence.
• She was struck by the numinousness of the ancient forest at dawn.
• The painting captured the numinousness of the religious experience.
• Many pilgrims seek the numinousness found in sacred places.
• The philosopher wrote extensively about the numinousness of certain natural phenomena.
• The temple’s architecture was designed to enhance its numinousness.