Synonyms for numinous

Most common

magical · mystic · mystical · sorcerous · sacred

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

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

Example sentences

• magical Ivan told Rima that Walid was a magical therapist.
• mystical Swamps are no fun to tread in, but they can be mystical.
• sacred The national sovereignty is sacred and inviolable.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

sacred², mystic²

7 letters

awesome², magical³

8 letters

mystical³

9 letters

sorcerous

12 letters

thaumaturgic

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sacred² = 2 syllables).