spiritually

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English

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Etymology

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From spiritual +‎ -ly.

Adverb

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spiritually (comparative more spiritually, superlative most spiritually)

  1. In a manner affecting, relating or pertaining to the spirit or the soul.
    physically and spiritually abused
    spiritually sanctified
    • 1930, Norman Lindsay, Redheap, Sydney, N.S.W.: Ure Smith, published 1965, →OCLC, page 128:
      Corporeally, he stood between Robert and Millie, a parent of dark menace. Spiritually, he was as effective as a scarecrow in a black coat.

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