spiritually
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈspirə̇ch(ə)lē, -ch(ə)wəlē, -li sometimes -rēch-/ (ame, mw)
spiritually — adverb
1. A person does or feels something spiritually when it relates to their soul, cons
A person does or feels something spiritually when it relates to their soul, conscience, or religious faith, rather than to their body or physical surroundings.
After retiring from his teaching job, Mr. Okonkwo felt spiritually fulfilled for the first time in years.
adverb before past-participle adjective: spiritually fulfilled
The yoga retreat in Bali helped Amara connect with others both emotionally and spiritually.
paired with another adverb: both X and spiritually
Elena's grandmother said that reading scripture kept her spiritually strong during difficult times.
The ancient temple on the hill was a place where Minh felt spiritually at peace.
After months of focusing only on work, Sofia realized she was spiritually exhausted.
- inwardly
Focuses on the internal self without the religious connotation; less formal
- religiously
Tied specifically to organized religion rather than personal values or inner life
- morally
Concerns right and wrong behaviour rather than faith or the human spirit
- physically
Relates to the body rather than the spirit or inner self
- materially
Concerns money, possessions, and physical comfort rather than inner values
文法句型
spiritually + adjective (fulfilled / empty / strong / exhausted)
both [adverb] and spiritually
spiritually + prepositional phrase (at peace / in need)
用法筆記
Often paired with other adverbs (emotionally, mentally, physically) in lists or comparisons. The adjective form spiritual is far more common in everyday conversation than the adverb.