Numinousness and Obscurity

Numinousness

Numinousness noun - The quality or state of being impossible to know, understand, or explain.
Usage example: the undeniable numinousness of so many of the articles of faith embraced by that sect
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Obscurity and numinousness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obscurity" instead a noun "Numinousness".

Obscurity

Obscurity noun - The quality or state of being impossible to know, understand, or explain.
Usage example: her novels were favored by gullible critics who confuse obscurity with profundity

Numinousness and obscurity are semantically related. You can use "Numinousness" instead a noun "Obscurity".

Nearby Words: obscure, obscurely, obscuration
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