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Synonyms of numinous

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Another word for numinous is mystic. Other synonyms of numinous are mystical, witching and sorcerous.

Synonyms and similar words for numinous

adjectiveEvoking a sense of the mystical, sublime, or transcendent; awe-inspiring.

  • awesome
  • magical
  • mysticalRelating to mystics or mysticism.
  • mysticOf, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries; mystical.
  • sorcerousSimilar to, or involving, sorcery.
  • sortilegiousPertaining to sortilege, sorcerous.
  • thaumaturgicOf, or relating to, the working of magic or performance of miracles.
  • witchingOf or pertaining to witchcraft or sorcery, or to witches or sorcerers.

Meaning of numinous

  1. adjective Of or relating to a numen (divinity); indicating the presence of a divinity.
  2. adjective Evoking a sense of the mystical, sublime, or transcendent; awe-inspiring.

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Questions about synonyms of numinous

What is another word for numinous?
Numinous has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mystic, mystical, witching and sorcerous.
What does numinous mean?
Numinous means of or relating to a numen (divinity); indicating the presence of a divinity.

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