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Transcendental (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Of or characteristic of a system of philosophy emphasizing the intuitive and spiritual above the empirical and material.

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • The artist's use of vivid colors and emotive themes added a transcendental quality to the painting, drawing the viewer into a spiritual realm.
  • Her studies of Eastern philosophy had a profound impact on her worldview, shifting her perspective to a more transcendental and introspective approach to life.
  • The author's writings on the nature of consciousness and reality explored transcendental ideas, pushing the boundaries of traditional thought and understanding.
  • In the silence of the forest, he experienced a transcendental sense of unity with the natural world, a feeling that went beyond words and rational explanation.
  • The poet's use of symbolism and imagery created a transcendental atmosphere, evoking feelings of mystery and awe in the reader.

Related Words

  • Transcendentalism (noun)

Meaning 2

Existing outside of or not in accordance with nature; "find transcendental motives for sublunary action"-Aldous Huxley.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • Her paintings often explored the relationship between the physical world and transcendental realms of reality.
  • The philosopher's ideas about the universe being controlled by a higher power were rooted in his transcendental beliefs.
  • Many believe that the human soul is a transcendental entity, unbound by the constraints of time and space.
  • His novels often dealt with themes of existential crises, the human condition, and transcendental states of consciousness.
  • She claimed that the ritual had awakened a transcendental power within her, one that would forever change her perception of the world.

Synonyms

  • Otherworldly
  • Preternatural
  • Nonnatural
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