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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

numinous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • experience: A numinous experience involves being in the presence of someone or something holy.
  • quality: The dreamy quality of Richterová 's texts is emphasized by occasional gnomic sayings, which give her text a truly numinous, magical quality.
  • place: Aside from the destruction of the spirit of numinous ancient places there is also the simple fact of artistic vandalism.
  • feeling: Even those who have only seen lights in the sky have often reported numinous feelings that can easily lead to more complex encounters.
  • power: At some point, he says, someone made the jump and said ' The Numinous Power is the source of Moral Law ' .
  • awe: To him the ' fear ' denotes a numinous awe.