nu·mi·nous [noo-muh-nuhs, nyoo-] Show IPA
–adjective
1.
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.
Origin:
1640–50; < L nūmin- (s. of nūmen) numen + -ous
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Surpassing comprehension or understanding---Oh I like that!!!!!
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