May 04 2010
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Word of the Day
nu·mi·nous
[noo-muh-nuh
s, 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