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numinous definition

nu·mi·nous (no̵̅o̅′mə nəs, nyo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

  1. of or characteristic of a numen; supernatural; divine
  2. having a deeply spiritual or mystical effect

Etymology: < L numen (gen. numinis), a deity (see numen) + -ous

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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