qis
/kɪs/
NOUN
1. Vital or spiritual energy
A form of subtle life force or spiritual energy believed in certain philosophical and mystical traditions to animate living beings and connect them with the universe.
1.1. Subtle life force and spiritual energy
An intangible energy associated with vitality, spiritual presence, or the inner force believed to flow through living beings.
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Examples
- Legends spoke of a sacred place where the energies of the universe converged—a place of pure qis.
- The ancient artifact seemed to resonate with an otherworldly qis.
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1.2. Inner spiritual presence
A subtle spiritual quality or presence associated with the soul, inner nature, or vitality of a person or being.
Synonyms
- spirit
- soul
- inner energy
Examples
- As the wise elder chanted, the room filled with a palpable sense of qis.
Related Words
- inner light
- aura
- consciousness
- essence
- life