numinous

UK: /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/ US: (no̅o̅′mə nəs, nyo̅o̅′-)

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nu•mi•nous  (no̅o̅′mə nəs, nyo̅o̅′-), adj. 

1. Mythology of, pertaining to, or like a numen;
   spiritual or supernatural.
2. surpassing comprehension or understanding;
   mysterious:
   that element in artistic expression that remains numinous.
3. arousing one's elevated feelings of duty, honor, loyalty, etc.:
   a benevolent and numinous paternity.

• Latin nūmin- (stem of nūmen) numen + -ous
• 1640–50

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numinous / ˈnjuːmɪnəs/ adjective

1. denoting, being, or relating to a numen; divine
2. arousing spiritual or religious emotions
3. mysterious or awe-inspiring

Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin numin-, numen + -ous