Meaning of numinous

nu•mi•nous

Pronunciation: (n'mu-nus, ny'-), [key]

— adj.

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

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