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gnostically

gnostically

9.9
In a way that looks for hidden spiritual knowledge
  • adverb
  • /nɑːˈstɪkli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : gnósticamente
  • We can have an experience that gnostically informs us that we are connected and that we matter.
  • know gnostically

Examples

  • These are metaphors that describe what is known gnostically or mystically about the connection between the inner world of the soul and the external reality of the natural world.

    Academic text (1993)
  • He approached life gnostically, seeking hidden truths that offered a richer understanding of his existence.

  • Whether I am connected to everything out there, or everything out there is a part of me, the meaning and means of knowing are gnostically known and an intuitively felt mystical reality.

    Academic text (1993)
  • That which we know gnostically may be knowledge received through tapping into a spiritual aspect of the morphic field and experiencing it as the Tao.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The teachings were understood gnostically, revealing deep spiritual insights that transformed the followers' beliefs.

  • Many ancient texts were written gnostically, containing layers of meaning meant for those seeking profound knowledge.

Synonyms

mystically
vsgnostically
2 8.2

In a way that seems connected to spiritual or unseen forces

focuses on secret special knowledge rather than personal spiritual experience
anagogically
vsgnostically
  • Literature
9.9

In a way that finds a spiritual meaning in stories or symbols

emphasizes secret spiritual knowledge rather than text interpretation
occultly
vsgnostically
9.9

In a way that uses secret powers like magic

centres on special secret knowledge and inner insight rather than magical practice

How Esoteric

esoterically
  • Formal
9.9
gnostically
  • Specialized
9.9
mystically
2 8.2
spiritually
68 4.8

Surface Forms

gnostically positive

Morphology

gnostically = gnostic (transparent) = gnostic + ally

The adverb is formed regularly from the adjective 'gnostic' with the adverbial suffix '-ally', preserving the base meaning.

Etymology

Gnostically comes from the Greek root gnosis, which means 'knowledge' and appears in words like diagnosis and agnostic. So, to look at something gnostically is to search for hidden or deep spiritual 'knowledge' or meaning.