to-undergo-a-profound-spiritual-epiphany
/tuː ʌnˈdɜː.ɡəʊ ə ˌprɒf.aʊnd ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni/ IELTSAcademic
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to experience a deep moment of sudden understanding about life, faith, or the self. It often feels life-changing and emotionally powerful.
- She had a profound spiritual epiphany during meditation.
- His illness led to a deep spiritual epiphany.
- The retreat gave her a powerful spiritual epiphany.
Adinary Nuance
This phrase is stronger than realize or understand. It suggests a sudden and deeply emotional insight, often about faith, purpose, or life itself. It is also more specific than awakening, which can be broader and less sudden. Writers choose it when they want a serious, almost transformative feeling.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- sự giác ngộ tâm linh
- Spanish
- epifanía espiritual
- Chinese
- 精神顿悟
- Japanese
- 霊的な悟り
- Korean
- 영적 깨달음
Etymology
Epiphany comes from Greek epiphaneia, meaning 'appearance' or 'revelation'. In English, it later came to mean a sudden clear understanding, especially a spiritual one.
Common phrases
have a spiritual epiphanyexperience an epiphanya life-changing epiphanya sudden epiphany
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Frequently asked questions
- Is 'spiritual epiphany' the same as 'realization'?
- Not exactly. A spiritual epiphany is deeper, more sudden, and often emotional or faith-related.
- Is this phrase formal or informal?
- It is fairly formal and often used in writing, speech about religion, or reflective essays.
- Can I use it in IELTS Writing?
- Yes, if you are describing a strong personal change or insight clearly and naturally.